Concentric reduction of the dislocated hip: computed tomographic evaluation

Journal Article · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1983 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.150.1.6689774· OSTI ID:6724693

Hernandez, R J

Concentric reduction of a dislocated hip can be evaluated by anteroposterior views or linear tomography. Anterior relationships, however, may be difficult to evaluate from a frontal radiograph despite good visibility. Computed tomography (CT), because of its cross-sectional imaging capabilities, is superior in demonstrating these relationships. The CT appearance of two types of dislocations (posterior and lateral ) is described. A posterior dislocation should be suspected if the femoral metaphysis approximates the acetabulum, a mass projects behind the ischium, or the fat plane anterior to the gluteus maximus is deformed or displaced posteriorly.

• Research Organization: Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
• OSTI ID: 6724693
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 150:1; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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AGE GROUPS
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BODY AREAS
BONE JOINTS
CHILDREN
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
LEGS
LIMBS
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ORGANS
PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES
PELVIS
SKELETON
TOMOGRAPHY