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Table 2 Pre-, intra- and postoperative measurements by x-ray and by CAL

From: The intraoperative use of a calliper predicts leg length and offset after total hip arthroplasty. Component subsidence influences the leg length

 

Mean (range) (mm)

SD

r

p

Pre-OP LLD

−6.00 (−29–25)

8.81

  

Post-OP LLD

3.64 (−7–43)

7.29

  

Change in LL

 Change as measured by CAL

10.01 (−3–27)

5.87

  

 Change as measured on x-ray

10.11 (−3–26)

6.28

0.873

p<0.01

Change in offset

    

 Change as measured by CAL

−1.86 (−13–20)

5.96

  

 Change as measured on x-ray

−3.68 (−18–11)

5.98

0.542

p<0.01