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Pelvis/Hip: Adult

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Radiologic measurements of the pelvis and hip are primarily dictated by prior events in the paediatric age group, developmental conditions that present in the young adult and acquired adult hip disorders. Clinically, measurements are helpful for initial diagnosis, follow-up and assessment of the results of treatment. Most of the measurements are performed on plain radiographs. CT and MRI can provide additional measurements due to their capability for detailed anatomic depiction in multiple planes. Regarding each measurement, it is important to know its reproducibility and clinical relevance.

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Karantanas, A. (2020). Pelvis/Hip: Adult. In: Cassar-Pullicino, V., Davies, A. (eds) Measurements in Musculoskeletal Radiology. Medical Radiology(). Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68897-6_12

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