Effect of introduction of digital radiographic techniques on pre-operative templating in orthopaedic practice

To assess whether the introduction of digital radiographic acquisition has altered the magnification of pelvic radiographs compared to standard acquisition techniques, and whether this influences preoperative implant templating for total hip arthroplasty.District general hospital orthopaedic out-patient department.51 sets of patient radiographs were studied, where digital and standard radiographic techniques had been used for each patient. Key...