Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6244702 | European Journal of Radiology | 2012 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Microinstability and ligament teres lesions are emergent topics on the hip pathology. These entities are an increasingly recognized cause of persistent hip pain and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of the patient with hip pain. Conventional (non-arthrographic) CT and MR have a very limited role in the evaluation of these entities. CTa and MRa have emerged as the modalities of choice for pre-operative imaging of ligamentum teres injuries and microinstability. To date, pre-operative imaging detection of these pathologies is not widespread but with appropriate imaging and a high index of suspicion, preoperative detection should improve. This article discusses current concepts regarding anatomy, biomechanics, clinical findings, diagnosis and treatment of ligament teres lesions and microinstability.
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Authors
Luis Cerezal, Javier Arnaiz, Ana Canga, Tatiana Piedra, José R. Altónaga, Ricardo Munafo, Luis Pérez-Carro,