Abstract:Objective To describe a more accurate method for measuring the pelvic incidence angle using computed tomography, without the influence of the positioning of the pelvis in relation to the X-ray tube. Methods Thirteen CT scans of the lumbosacral region, abdomen or pelvis were randomly assessed, as all these exams include the sacrum and femoral heads. All the exams were performed in multichannel devices with six channels. The technique of overlapping images, already common in other musculoskeletal exams, such … Show more
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