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The transverse rod technique. An intraoperative radiograph is taken with the trial implants in place with a metal rod aligned across the ischial tuberosities. The apparent bend of the straight rod is an artifact due to parallax from using fluoroscopy. The relative position of the intersection between the metal rod and the lesser trochanters is judged on the operative and nonoperative sides to assess the relative leg lengths. The femoral offset is judged visually between the 2 sides.
