Preoperative Evaluation for Pelvic Discontinuity Using a New Reformatted Computed Tomography Scan Protocol

Unique reconstructive techniques in revision hip arthroplasty can be used, and the operative plan may be modified if pelvic discontinuity is identified preoperatively. CT scans of the pelvis with reconstructions at 45° iliac oblique and obturator oblique views in patients with suspected pelvic discontinuity provide a high level of sensitivity when the diagnosis cannot be firmly established from plain films.