Assessment of the young adult hip joint using plain radiographs

Musculoskelet Surg. 2020 Dec;104(3):245-255. doi: 10.1007/s12306-020-00650-2. Epub 2020 Mar 3.

Abstract

Radiographic examination remains the mainstay of the initial assessment of the young adult hip; however, common parameters are required to assist in the formation of accurate diagnoses and appropriate management plans. This paper aims to summarise the most important aspects of the assessment of plain radiographs performed on the young adult hip joint.

Keywords: Assessment; Hip joint; Radiographs; Young adult.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acetabulum / diagnostic imaging
  • Arthralgia / diagnostic imaging*
  • Arthrography / methods*
  • Femur Head / diagnostic imaging
  • Femur Neck / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Joint / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Rotation
  • Weight-Bearing
  • Young Adult