The Lisbon Agreement on Femoroacetabular Impingement Imaging —part 3: imaging techniques

ConclusionThe first international consensus on FAI imaging was developed. Researchers and clinicians working with FAI and hip-related pain may use these recommendations to guide, develop, and implement comprehensive, evidence-based imaging protocols and classifications.Key Points• Radiographic evaluation is recommended for the initial assessment of FAI, while MRI with a dedicated protocol is the gold standard imaging technique for the comprehensive evaluation of this condition.• The MRI protocol for FAI evaluation should include unilateral small FOV with radial imaging, femoral torsion assessment, and a fluid sensitive sequence covering the whole pelvis.• The definite role of other imaging methods in FAI, such as ultrasound or CT, is still not well defined.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research