3. Select the measurement parameter [Hip Joint]. A cursor appears on the screen.
4.
Use the trackball to move the cursor to the start point of the line 1 measurement (a-b)
and press the right or left trackball key [Set] to fix the marker. A second cursor appears.
5. Move the second cursor to the second point of the line 1 measurement (a-b) and press
[Set] again.
Note
To re-adjust the start point, press the upper trackball key [Change] before completing the
measurement. This alternates the control from one cursor to the other.
6. Perform the measurement of the second distance (line 2 , c-d) in the same manner.
7. Perform the measurement of the third distance (line 3 , e-f) in the same manner.
After storing the 3rd line the evaluation appears on the screen.
alpha = ˚ beta = ˚ Type
The Type of the hip joint is evaluated according to the following table:
Type alpha beta
1a > 60˚ < 55˚
2 43˚ - 6˚ 55˚ -77˚
3/4 < 43˚ > 77˚
Note
The Hip Joint measurement must be calculated only with the included measurement software!
11.2.9.5 Pediatric Calculations in M Mode
There are no specific measurements for application “Pediatrics” in M Mode.
11.2.9.6 Pediatric Calculations in Spectral-Doppler Mode
There are no specific measurements for application “Pediatrics” in Doppler Mode.
11.2.9.7 Pediatric - Worksheet
Press the [Worksheet] key on the control panel to view the report that contains detailed results
of pediatric calculations.
Measurements and Patient Worksheets (Reports)
Voluson® S6/S8 Basic User Manual
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