GE LOGIQ 7, Basic User Manual

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B-Mode Measurements (continued)
Alpha HIP The Alpha HIP measurement measures the angle between the
iliac baseline and the bony roof line. To make an Alpha HIP
measurement:
Measure
From the Touch Panel, select either the right or left side (orientation) and
then select Alpha HIP .
A horizontal dotted line displays.
To place the baseline, move the Trackball . Position the crosshairs edge at the
osseous convexity of the ilium.
To rotate or change inclination, adjust the Ellipse control or Hip Rotate .
Set
To fix the baseline, press Set .
The system displays a second dotted line at an angle.
To place the caliper along the acetabular roof line, move the Trackball .
To rotate or change inclination, adjust the Ellipse control or Hip Rotate .
Set
To fix the second measurement line, press Set .
The system displays the alpha hip measurement (
α
) in the Results Window.