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Author Topic: I cannot measure length due to magnefication.  (Read 540 times)

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Tovarish İlizarov

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I cannot measure length due to magnefication.
« on: November 02, 2023, 06:42:08 PM »
Does anyone know how to measure length on x-ray? ::)
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Tovarish İlizarov

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Re: I cannot measure length due to magnefication.
« Reply #1 on: November 02, 2023, 06:43:53 PM »
How do I calibrate an x-ray?    :-[
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Re: I cannot measure length due to magnefication.
« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2023, 03:36:31 AM »
Straighten out paperclip, measure to the mm it's length, place underneath a BandAid at the location of the break and in line with the break, the XRay will only show a small line, now you can calibrate the Xray boney anatomy with the length of the paper clip as your scaling reference.
To limit error I tend to place the BandAid at the closest point to the bony break eg lateral for femurs, and anterior for Tibia's.
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