Positioning an acetabular cup in a desired optimal alignment in relation to the patients pelvis using conventional fluoroscopic equipment readily available in operating rooms in conjunction with a metallic jig as guide. The device having inclination metallic rods at 45 degrees angle to the cup impactor and anteversion rod situated at a distance from the midline that correspond to the degree of inclination. When said inclination and anteversion shafts are aligned with central anatomical structures such as symphysis pubis and middle of first sacral vertebra will result in correct placement of the acetabular cup at the desired version.
