Imaging structural abnormalities in the hip joint: instability and impingement as a cause of osteoarthritis

Kim, YJ; Bixby, S; Mamisch, TC; Clohisy, JC; Carlisle, JC (2008). Imaging structural abnormalities in the hip joint: instability and impingement as a cause of osteoarthritis. Seminars in musculoskeletal radiology, 12(4), pp. 334-45. New York, N.Y.: Thieme Medical Publishers 10.1055/s-0028-1100640

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Osteoarthritis is thought to be caused by a combination of intrinsic vulnerabilities of the joint, such as anatomic shape and alignment, and environmental factors, such as body weight, injury, and overuse. It has been postulated that much of osteoarthritis is due to anatomic deformities. Advances in surgical techniques such as the periacetabular osteotomy, safe surgical dislocation of the hip, and hip arthroscopy have provided us with effective and safe tools to correct these anatomical problems. The limiting factor in treatment outcome in many mechanically compromised hips is the degree of cartilage damage which has occurred prior to treatment. In this regard, the role of imaging, utilizing plain radiographs in conjunction with magnetic resonance imaging, is becoming vitally important for the detection of these anatomic deformities and pre-radiographic arthritis. In this article, we will outline the plain radiographic features of hip deformities that can cause instability or impingement. Additionally, we will illustrate the use of MRI imaging to detect subtle anatomic abnormalities, as well as the use of biochemical imaging techniques such as dGEMRIC to guide clinical decision making.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Original Article)
Division/Institute:	04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Orthopaedic, Plastic and Hand Surgery (DOPH) > Clinic of Orthopaedic Surgery
UniBE Contributor:	Mamisch, Tallal Charles
ISSN:	1089-7860
ISBN:	19016396
Publisher:	Thieme Medical Publishers
Language:	English
Submitter:	Factscience Import
Date Deposited:	04 Oct 2013 15:03
Last Modified:	05 Dec 2022 14:19
Publisher DOI:	10.1055/s-0028-1100640
PubMed ID:	19016396
Web of Science ID:	000261448200005
URI:	https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/27463 (FactScience: 107808)