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"The femoral head-neck-shaft angle is influenced by femoral rotation, which might lead to measurement errors if not considered ^1,2."

Line 13:115 · Consider using 'ignored' instead of 'not considered'

Acronyms

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"Due to the susceptibility of angle measurements to rotation and to account for the usual femoral anteversion an internal rotation of the feet of 15°-20° is recommended for the standardised acquisition of the pelvis (AP view) ¹."

Line 16:230 · 'AP' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.

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"Potential measurement errors radiographically caused by external rotation of the femur can cause a change of >10° in the apparent femoral neck-shaft angle with as little as 7° of external rotation of the femur ²."

Line 27:114 · Generally, don't use bold in text: '10° in the apparent femoral neck-shaft angle<strong> </strong>with as little as 7° of external rotation of the femur'

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