X – ray ruler

X – ray Ruler: What Is It?

Applications of X – ray Ruler

1. Fracture Management
   Measures displaced bone fragments (such as tibial shaft fractures) to guide reduction and implant selection.
2. Joint Replacement
   Sizes hip/knee prosthetics by measuring bone length and alignment on pre – operative X – rays.
3. Trauma Surgery
   Plans the placement of external fixators or intramedullary nails for complex long – bone injuries (like femoral fractures).
4. Pediatric Care
   Monitors growth plate development and fracture healing in children, ensuring accurate assessment of growing bones.
5. Spinal Procedures
   Assesses vertebral height and curvature for spinal fusion, scoliosis correction, or deformity repair.