Hip Imaging: Normal Variants and Asymptomatic Findings

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2017; 21: 507-517 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1606136With the increasing use of imaging as a diagnostic tool for hip pain, more and more anatomical variants are detected, and more findings are seen in asymptomatic populations, especially in older individuals. The radiologist must be aware of these variants and asymptomatic findings to avoid interpretative errors and overdiagnosis. In this review, we cover frequently encountered anatomical variants and asymptomatic findings that can be found in the bony structures of the hip, the joint itself, as well as in the surrounding soft tissues. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology - October 12, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Omoumi, Patrick Vande Berg, Bruno Tags: Review Article Source Type: research