Is the evaluation of the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) in the AP pelvis possible? Analysis of conventional X-rays and 3D-CT reconstructions.
Arch Orthop Trauma Surg
; 137(7): 975-980, 2017 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
A hypertrophic AIIS has been identified as a cause for extraarticular hip impingement and is classified according to Hetsroni using 3D-CT reconstructions. The role of the conventional AP pelvis X-ray, which is the first standard imaging step for the evaluation of hip pain, has not been investigated yet. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
AP pelvis X-rays and 3D-CT reconstructions of patients were evaluated regarding their morphology of the AIIS. The conventional X-rays were categorized into three groups according to the projection of the AIIS above (A) or below (B) the acetabular sourcil or even exceeding the anterior acetabular rim (C). They were compared to the morphologic types in the 3D-CT reconstruction (Hetsroni type I-III).RESULTS:
Ninety patients with an equal distribution of type A, B or C projection in the AP pelvis were evaluated and compared to the morphology in the 3D-CT reconstruction. The projection of the AIIS below the acetabular sourcil (B + C) showed only moderate sensitivity (0.76) and specificity (0.64) for a hypertrophic AIIS (Hetsroni type II + III), but if the AIIS exceeds the anterior rim, all cases showed a hypertrophic AIIS in the 3D-CT reconstructions (Hetsroni type II + III).CONCLUSIONS:
Distinct differentiation of the AIIS morphology in the AP pelvis is not possible, but the projection of the AIIS below the anterior acetabular rim represented a hypertrophic AIIS in all cases and should, therefore, be critically investigated for a relevant AIIS impingement.Palavras-chave
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Impacto Femoroacetabular
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