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Table 4 Measurements of the PLOP of the greater trochanter

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

PLOP anatomical parameter

Mean ± standard deviation (cm)

Range (cm)

Length of the posterior edge

4.00 ± 0.27

3.67–4.38

Length of the upper edge

3.37 ± 0.13

3.14–3.56

Length of the triangle’s base

4.92 ± 0.67

2.17–5.29

Depth at the 1.8-cm point

1.81 ± 0.04

1.74–1.89

  1. PLOP Posterolateral overhanging part
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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