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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2013; 17(03): 229-247
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1348090
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1348090
Normal Anatomy and Imaging of the Hip: Emphasis on Impingement Assessment
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20 June 2013 (online)
Abstract
A comprehensive knowledge of normal hip anatomy and imaging techniques is essential in the evaluation and assessment of the patient with hip pain. This article reviews the osseous, soft tissue, and vascular components of the hip and the normal anatomical variants encountered in routine hip imaging. Basic and advanced hip imaging is discussed with particular emphasis on radiographic and computed tomography measurements and their utility in evaluating patients with developmental hip dysplasia and femoroacetabular impingement syndrome.
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