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Diagnostic imaging techniques, starting with plain radiography, are fundamental for evaluating young adult hip pathologies and guiding arthroscopic procedures.
Why the study?
Advances in hip biomechanics, arthroscopic procedures, and imaging techniques have expanded and improved diagnosis of young adult hip pathologies, which require deep anatomic knowledge and systematic use of complementary imaging tools.
This review highlights the importance of various imaging modalities, starting with plain radiography, in diagnosing young adult hip pathologies.
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Supports initial plain radiography for young adult hip disorders; leaves open prospective validation of imaging algorithms.
Background: Great advances in knowledge and understanding of the biomechanics of the hip, both in arthroscopic procedures and imaging techniques, have expanded and improved the diagnosis of pathologies of the young adult hip.The anatomy of the hip joint is complex due to its morphology and orientation.The interpretation of the images requires deep knowledge of the osseous and soft tissue anatomy: muscles, tendons, ligaments, vessels and ner ves.There are multiple imaging tools.Diagnostic techniques have different utilities and often are comple mentary.Methods: In this article the various diagnostic imaging techniques for evaluation of hip pathologies are discussed, their indications and usefulness, with emphasis on those resolved arthroscopically.Conclusion: Young adult hip disorders are increasingly diagnosed and treated as arthroscopic procedures improved.Radiology is a fundamental contribution in the diagnostic process.Plain radiography (X-ray) is always the initial examination.Level of evidence: V.
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Muñoz et al. (2019) conducted a review in Young adult hip pathologies. Diagnostic imaging techniques was evaluated. Diagnostic imaging techniques, starting with plain radiography, are fundamental for evaluating young adult hip pathologies and guiding arthroscopic procedures.
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