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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2023; 27(02): 182-197
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1762593
Review Article

Imaging of Anatomical Variants Around the Hip

Michail E. Klontzas   *
1   Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Crete, Greece
2   Advanced Hybrid Imaging Systems, Institute of Computer Science, Foundation for Research and Technology, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
3   Department of Medical Imaging, University Hospital of Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
,
Evangelia E. Vassalou   *
3   Department of Medical Imaging, University Hospital of Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
4   Department of Radiology, General Hospital of Sitia, Xerokamares, Sitia, Lasithi, Crete, Greece
,
Aristeidis H. Zibis
5   Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece
,
Apostolos H. Karantanas
1   Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Crete, Greece
2   Advanced Hybrid Imaging Systems, Institute of Computer Science, Foundation for Research and Technology, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
3   Department of Medical Imaging, University Hospital of Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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Abstract

Considering the current widespread use of imaging as an integral part of managing hip pain, variable hip geometries and anatomical variants are increasingly being detected. These variants are commonly found in the acetabulum and proximal femur, as well as the surrounding capsule-labral tissues. The morphology of specific anatomical spaces confined by the proximal femur and the bony pelvis may also vary significantly among individuals. Familiarity with the spectrum of imaging appearances of the hip is necessary to identify variant hip morphologies with or without potential clinical relevance and reduce an unnecessary work-up and overdiagnosis. We describe anatomical variations and variable morphologies of the bony structures comprising the hip joint and the soft tissues, around the hip. The potential clinical significance of these findings is further analyzed in conjunction with the patient's profile.

Keywords

hip joints - variants - imaging - anatomy

* These authors contributed equally to the article.




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Article published online:
03 April 2023

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