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Fig. 3

From: Modified osteotomy of posterolateral overhanging part of the trochanter via posterior approach for hip arthroplasty: an anatomical study

Fig. 3

The posterosuperior view of a cadaveric specimen of the hip shows the posterolateral overhanging part (PLOP) of the greater trochanter (GT). a shows the right triangular structure formed by the PLOP, M angle (tip of the GT) is its right angle, NP is the base of the triangle, and the posterior (MN) and upper (MP) border are the other two sides. The O point is the pyriform sinus. b and c show the posterior view of the proximal femur. c: The anterior view of the proximal femur is displayed. The red dash line represents the intertrochanteric crest (ITC). d shows the anterior view of a cadaveric specimen of the hip. The red dash line represents the ITL. LT: lesser trochanter; ITL: intertrochanteric line; FH: femoral head

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