Morphometric assessment of the hip joint in children aged 2-13 years.

Our study aimed to evaluate the hip joints of healthy children aged 2-13 years morphometrically through radiographic images. Demographic characteristics of 300 healthy children in our study include an average age of 6.4 years old based on the 2-to-13-year-old bracket and sex classified to 133 girls and 167 boys. A total of 600 normal hips from these children were digitally measured based on Acetabular Index, ACM angle, MZ distance, Sharp angle, CE angle, Femoral Head Coverage Ratio, Cranial, and medial joint space (MJS). *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01 indicated a statistically significant difference. It was found that Acetabular Index, ACM angle, MZ distance, Sharp angle, Cranial, and MJSs decreased with age; Acetabular Depth value and CE angle increased with age; the CE angle differed between the sides (right-left) in the young teens period and in boys; and the cranial joint space (CJS) differed between the sides in girls. In addition, girls had higher values than boys in terms of Acetabular Index, ACM angle, Sharp angle, MZ distance, and Femoral Head Coverage Ratio; CE angle and MJS were higher in girls; and Acetabular Depth Value and CJS did not differ significantly between sexes. Obtaining the normal values will guide in the diagnosis and treatment of many clinical conditions including DDH and Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. It can also be used to compare the hips between healthy children and those diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy.

Radiographic indexes in AP hip radiographs prior to total hip arthroplasty reveal candidates with low BMD.

Using anteroposterior (AP) hip radiograph, we measured several indexes to investigate the association with bone mineral density (BMD) before THA and found a highly effective index to predict femoral BMD. This technique is helpful for both patients and clinicians to identify potential candidates with low BMD to whom DXA examination is particularly recommended. INTRODUCTION: The purpose of the study is to identify patients with low bone mineral density (BMD) prior to total hip arthroplasty with the help of AP hip radiographs. METHODS: Indexes on AP hip radiographs and T-scores from DXA examination of the lumbar spine and the affected hip were acquired from patients before THA. Indexes measured on AP hip radiographs including the canal calcar ratio (CCR), canal flare index (CFI), morphological cortical index (MCI), canal bone ratio (CBR), and canal bone area ratio (CBAR). The relevance between indexes and the T-score of femora was evaluated by correlation analysis, and the diagnostic value of indexes for osteopenia was examined by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. RESULTS: A total of 81 patients were included. The average value of CBR-7, CBR-10, and CBAR (7-10) were highly related to the T-score of femora (r = - 0.592, r = - 0.634, and r = - 0.631, respectively, p < 0.0001). Results of the intra- and interobserver variation assessment was excellent. CBR-7, CBR-10, and CBAR (7-10) were significantly different between the non-osteopenia and osteopenia groups (p < 0.0001). CBR-10 had the biggest area under curve (AUC), means the great diagnostic value for osteopenia in the proximal femora (AUC = 0.821, cutoff value = 0.3805). CONCLUSION: The canal bone ratio at 10 × 10-2 m under the level of the lesser trochanter proved to be a great indicator of femoral osteopenia. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trail Registry, ChiCTR2000041016. Registered 16 December 2020-Retrospectively registered, http://www.chictr.org.cn/listbycreater.aspx .

[Preoperative planning interest of a total hip prosthesis]. / L'intérêt de la planification préopératoire d'une prothèse totale de hanche.

Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is the standard surgical procedure for the treatment of severe hip osteoarthritis. THA can be subject to surgical and medical complications. One of the main expectations of our patients is to be able to resume all their daily activities. Preoperative planning of a THA is an essential step in the procedure. The reference method remains the 2D technique using «templates¼ positioned on an anteroposterior digital radiograph of the pelvis. It can also be done in 3D. In addition to the type and size of prosthetic components (cup, stem and prosthetic head), the planning allows the surgeon to restore the function through correction of any limb length and/or offset discrepancy, and soft tissue tensioning in order to reach the objectives set and to limit the risks of complications. In the opposite case, the surgeon exposes the patient to complications during or after surgery with probable negative consequences on the functional result. The positioning of the acetabular and femoral components is an important factor influencing the short- and long-term survival of THA. All patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty should have rigorous preoperative planning.

La prothèse totale de hanche (PTH) est l'intervention chirurgicale de référence dans le traitement de la coxarthrose sévère. La PTH peut s'accompagner de complications chirurgicales et médicales. Une des principales attentes de nos patients est de pouvoir reprendre l'ensemble de leurs activités quotidiennes. La planification préopératoire d'une PTH est une étape essentielle de l'intervention. La méthode de référence reste la technique en 2D utilisant des «calques¼ positionnés sur une radiographie digitalisée de bassin de face. Elle peut également être réalisée en 3D. Outre le choix du type et de la taille des composants (cupule, tige et tête prothétique), la planification permet de se poser les questions propres à chaque patient (restauration de la longueur du membre inférieur et de l'offset fémoral, …) afin d'atteindre les objectifs fixés et de limiter les risques de complication. Dans le cas contraire, le praticien expose le patient à des complications en per- ou post-opératoire, avec de probables conséquences péjoratives sur le résultat fonctionnel. Le positionnement du composant acétabulaire et du composant fémoral est un facteur important influençant la survie à court et à long termes d'une PTH. Tous les patients qui subiront une arthroplastie totale de la hanche doivent bénéficier d'une planification préopératoire rigoureuse.

The validity of a non-radiologist reader in identifying cam and pincer femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) using plain radiography.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of a radiographic diagnosis of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) by a non-radiologist. Symptomatic FAI is prevalent and thought to be a cause of hip osteoarthritis. However, the diagnosis is often delayed by 1-2 years, in large part because radiographic findings are often subtle and clinicians have been unaware of their significance. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the validity of a radiographic diagnosis of FAI by a non-radiologist. A population-based sample of 701 subjects was recruited in Vancouver, Canada. For the current study, 50 subjects were selected-40 randomly from the population sample and 10 from an orthopedic practice with confirmed FAI. An anterior-posterior pelvis and bilateral Dunn radiographs were acquired and read by a fellowship-trained musculoskeletal radiologist and a third-year medical student who received basic training in radiographic signs of FAI. Three radiographic signs were evaluated: the lateral center edge angle, alpha angle and crossover sign. Validity was assessed using sensitivity and specificity, Bland-Altman limits of agreement and kappa. The sample contained 65% women (n = 31), was 62% Caucasian and 38% Chinese and had a mean age of 38.3 years. For correctly diagnosing FAI, the non-radiologist reader had a sensitivity of 0.83 and specificity of 0.87. Intra-rater κ value was 0.72, and prevalence-adjusted bias-adjusted κ was 0.76. This study provides evidence that a non-radiologist can accurately and reliably identify FAI on plain films.

Intra and interobserver concordance between the different classifications used in Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease / Concordância intra e interobservadores das diferentes classificações usadas na doença de Legg-Calvé-Perthes

The aim of this study was to determine the intra and interobserver concordance rates of the Waldenstrõm, Catterall and Herring classifications for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. METHODS: One hundred radiographs of the pelvis in anteroposterior and Lauenstein views, from patients with this disease, were selected. The radiographs were classified by four physicians with different levels of experience who had previously been given guidance regarding the classifications used, in order to minimize any bias of interpretation. The radiographs were examined by the same observers at two different times in order to evaluate the intra and interobserver concordance. Reproducibility was assessed using the kappa index. RESULTS: The concordance analysis was stratified into levels (poor, slight, fair, moderate, good and excellent). The intraobserver analysis showed, for the Waldenstrõm classification, moderate concordance for three examiners and fair for one; for Herring, excellent for one examiner and good for three; and for Catterall, good for all the examiners. The interobserver analysis showed: for the three classification systems, no situations of excellent concordance; for Waldenstrõm, four situations of fair concordance, one moderate and one slight; for Herring, four situations of moderate concordance, one good and one fair; and for Catterall, four situations of moderate concordance and two fair. CONCLUSION: The classifications studied are the ones most used for guiding the treatment for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, but the degree of intra and interobserver concordance is far from ideal. Complementary staging systems need to be taken into consideration, so that there can be greater certainty regarding the treatment.

Determinar o índice de concordância intra e interobservadores das classificações de Waldenstrõm, Catterall e Herring na doença de Legg-Calvé-Perthes. MÉTODOS: Foram selecionadas 100 radiografias da bacia, nas incidências anteroposterior e de Lauenstein de pacientes portadores da doença. As radiografias foram classificadas por quatro médicos com diferentes níveis de experiência, previamente orientados a respeito das classificações usadas, para minimizar qualquer viés de interpretação. As radiografias foram examinadas pelos mesmos observadores em dois momentos distintos para avaliar as concordâncias inter e intraobservadores. A análise da reprodutibilidade foi avaliada pelo índice de Kappa. RESULTADOS: A análise de concordância foi estratificada em níveis (ruim, pequena, regular, moderada, boa e excelente) e evidenciou para a concordância intraobservadores: concordância moderada para três examinadores e uma regular para a classificação de Waldenstrõm; excelente para um examinador e boa para três, na classificação de Herring; na classificação de Catterall, a concordância foi considerada boa entre todos os examinadores. Em relação à análise de concordâncias interobservadores foram obtidas: nenhuma concordância excelente para os três sistemas de classificação; quatro regulares, uma moderada e uma pequena para a classificação de Waldenstrõm; quatro moderadas, uma boa e uma regular na classificação de Herring e, pelo sistema de Catterall, quatro concordâncias moderadas e duas regulares. CONCLUSÃO: As classificações estudadas são as mais usadas para guiar o tratamento da DLCP, porém o grau de concordância intra e interobservadores não é ideal e sistemas complementares de estadiamento devem ser levados em consideração, para uma maior assertividade no tratamento.

Intra and interobserver concordance between the different classifications used in Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the intra and interobserver concordance rates of the Waldenström, Catterall and Herring classifications for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease. METHODS: One hundred radiographs of the pelvis in anteroposterior and Lauenstein views, from patients with this disease, were selected. The radiographs were classified by four physicians with different levels of experience who had previously been given guidance regarding the classifications used, in order to minimize any bias of interpretation. The radiographs were examined by the same observers at two different times in order to evaluate the intra and interobserver concordance. Reproducibility was assessed using the kappa index. RESULTS: The concordance analysis was stratified into levels (poor, slight, fair, moderate, good and excellent). The intraobserver analysis showed, for the Waldenström classification, moderate concordance for three examiners and fair for one; for Herring, excellent for one examiner and good for three; and for Catterall, good for all the examiners. The interobserver analysis showed: for the three classification systems, no situations of excellent concordance; for Waldenström, four situations of fair concordance, one moderate and one slight; for Herring, four situations of moderate concordance, one good and one fair; and for Catterall, four situations of moderate concordance and two fair. CONCLUSION: The classifications studied are the ones most used for guiding the treatment for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, but the degree of intra and interobserver concordance is far from ideal. Complementary staging systems need to be taken into consideration, so that there can be greater certainty regarding the treatment.

OBJETIVO: Determinar o índice de concordância intra e interobservadores das classificações de Waldenström, Catterall e Herring na doença de Legg­Calvé­Perthes. MÉTODOS: Foram selecionadas 100 radiografias da bacia, nas incidências anteroposterior e de Lauenstein de pacientes portadores da doença. As radiografias foram classificadas por quatro médicos com diferentes níveis de experiência, previamente orientados a respeito das classificações usadas, para minimizar qualquer viés de interpretação. As radiografias foram examinadas pelos mesmos observadores em dois momentos distintos para avaliar as concordâncias inter e intraobservadores. A análise da reprodutibilidade foi avaliada pelo índice de Kappa. RESULTADOS: A análise de concordância foi estratificada em níveis (ruim, pequena, regular, moderada, boa e excelente) e evidenciou para a concordância intraobservadores: concordância moderada para três examinadores e uma regular para a classificação de Waldenström; excelente para um examinador e boa para três, na classificação de Herring; na classificação de Catterall, a concordância foi considerada boa entre todos os examinadores. Em relação à análise de concordâncias interobservadores foram obtidas: nenhuma concordância excelente para os três sistemas de classificação; quatro regulares, uma moderada e uma pequena para a classificação de Waldenström; quatro moderadas, uma boa e uma regular na classificação de Herring e, pelo sistema de Catterall, quatro concordâncias moderadas e duas regulares. CONCLUSÃO: As classificações estudadas são as mais usadas para guiar o tratamento da DLCP, porém o grau de concordância intra e interobservadores não é ideal e sistemas complementares de estadiamento devem ser levados em consideração, para uma maior assertividade no tratamento.

Preoperative planning of primary total hip arthroplasty using conventional radiographs / Planejamento pré-operatório de artroplastias totais primárias de quadril com o uso de radiogra fi as convencionais

OBJECTIVE: the objective of this study was to present an analog method for preoperative planning of primary total hip arthroplasty procedures based on measuring the components by overlaying the transparencies of the prosthesis on the preoperative radiographs and checking the accuracy, both for predicting the size of the acetabular and femoral components used and for restoring the offset and correcting the dysmetria. METHODS: between March 2005 and July 2009, 56 primary total hip arthroplasty procedures performed on 56 patients at the Mario Covas State Hospital in Santo André were analyzed. The measurements on the femoral and acetabular components obtained through planning were compared with those that were used in the surgery. The offsets measured through the preoperative planning were compared with those measured on the postoperative radiographs. Dysmetria was evaluated before and after the operation. RESULTS: accuracy of 78.6% (p < 0.001) in predicting the size of the acetabular component and 82.2% (p < 0.001) in predicting the femoral nail was observed. The offsets measured through preoperative planning were statistically similar to the offsets measured on the postoperative radiographs. After the operation, we observed absolute equalization in 48.2% of the cases. In 87.5%, the dysmetria was less than or equal to 1 cm and in 69.6%, it was less than or equal to 0.5 cm. CONCLUSIONS: the accuracy was 78.6% and 82.2%, respectively, for the acetabular and femoral components. The offsets that were planned preoperatively were statistically similar to those measured on postoperative radiographs. We found absolute equalization in 48.2% of the cases...

OBJETIVOS: apresentar um método analógico de planejamento pré-operatório de artroplastias totais primárias de quadril baseado na medida dos componentes pela sobreposição das transparências da prótese sobre a radiografia pré-operatória. E verificar a acurácia, tanto na previsão do tamanho do componente acetabular e do componente femoral usado como na restauração do offset e na correção das dismetrias. MÉTODOS: entre março de 2005 e julho de 2009 foram analisadas 56 artroplastias totais pri- márias de quadril feitas em 56 pacientes no Hospital Estadual Mário Covas. As medidas dos componentes femorais e acetabulares obtidas no planejamento foram comparadas com as que foram usadas na cirurgia. Os offset medidos no planejamento pré-operatório foram comparados com os medidos na radiografia pós-operatória. A dismetria foi avaliada nos momentos pré e pós-operatórios. RESULTADOS: foi observada uma acurácia de 78,6% (p < 0,001) na previsão do tamanho do com- ponente acetabular e de 82,2% (p < 0,001) na previsão da haste femoral. Os offset medidos no planejamento pré-operatório foram estatisticamente semelhantes aos offset medidos na radiografia pós-operatória. No pós-operatório observamos a equalização absoluta em 48,2% dos casos. Em 87,5% a dismetria foi igual a ou menor do que 1 cm e em 69,6% foi igual a ou menor do que 0,5 cm. CONCLUSÕES: a acurácia foi de 78,6% e 82,2%, respectivamente, para os componentes aceta- bulares e femorais. Os offset planejados pré-operatório foram estaticamente semelhantes aos medidos na radiografia pós-operatória. Verificamos equalização absoluta em 48,2% dos casos...

Preoperative planning of primary total hip arthroplasty using conventional radiographs.

OBJECTIVE: the objective of this study was to present an analog method for preoperative planning of primary total hip arthroplasty procedures based on measuring the components by overlaying the transparencies of the prosthesis on the preoperative radiographs and checking the accuracy, both for predicting the size of the acetabular and femoral components used and for restoring the offset and correcting the dysmetria. METHODS: between March 2005 and July 2009, 56 primary total hip arthroplasty procedures performed on 56 patients at the Mario Covas State Hospital in Santo André were analyzed. The measurements on the femoral and acetabular components obtained through planning were compared with those that were used in the surgery. The offsets measured through the preoperative planning were compared with those measured on the postoperative radiographs. Dysmetria was evaluated before and after the operation. RESULTS: accuracy of 78.6% (p < 0.001) in predicting the size of the acetabular component and 82.2% (p < 0.001) in predicting the femoral nail was observed. The offsets measured through preoperative planning were statistically similar to the offsets measured on the postoperative radiographs. After the operation, we observed absolute equalization in 48.2% of the cases. In 87.5%, the dysmetria was less than or equal to 1 cm and in 69.6%, it was less than or equal to 0.5 cm. CONCLUSIONS: the accuracy was 78.6% and 82.2%, respectively, for the acetabular and femoral components. The offsets that were planned preoperatively were statistically similar to those measured on postoperative radiographs. We found absolute equalization in 48.2% of the cases.

OBJETIVOS: apresentar um método analógico de planejamento pré­operatório de artroplastias totais primárias de quadril baseado na medida dos componentes pela sobreposição das transparências da prótese sobre a radiografia pré­operatória. E verificar a acurácia, tanto na previsão do tamanho do componente acetabular e do componente femoral usado como na restauração do offset e na correção das dismetrias. MÉTODOS: entre março de 2005 e julho de 2009 foram analisadas 56 artroplastias totais primárias de quadril feitas em 56 pacientes no Hospital Estadual Mário Covas. As medidas dos componentes femorais e acetabulares obtidas no planejamento foram comparadas com as que foram usadas na cirurgia. Os offset medidos no planejamento pré­operatório foram comparados com os medidos na radiografia pós­operatória. A dismetria foi avaliada nos momentos pré e pós­operatórios. RESULTADOS: foi observada uma acurácia de 78,6% (p < 0,001) na previsão do tamanho do componente acetabular e de 82,2% (p < 0,001) na previsão da haste femoral. Os offset medidos no planejamento pré­operatório foram estatisticamente semelhantes aos offset medidos na radiografia pós­operatória. No pós­operatório observamos a equalização absoluta em 48,2% dos casos. Em 87,5% a dismetria foi igual a ou menor do que 1 cm e em 69,6% foi igual a ou menor do que 0,5 cm. CONCLUSÕES: a acurácia foi de 78,6% e 82,2%, respectivamente, para os componentes acetabulares e femorais. Os offset planejados pré­operatório foram estaticamente semelhantes aos medidos na radiografia pós­operatória. Verificamos equalização absoluta em 48,2% dos casos.

Efficacy of the use of templating in total hip arthroplasty

OBJECTIVE: The aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of traditional preoperative planning with the use of templating. METHOD: Forty-three anteroposterior X-rays were analyzed by three experienced surgeons (A, B, C) and compared. Cohen's Kappa concordance test and weighted Kappa indexes using quadratic weighting were used for statistical analysis with a confidence interval of 95%. RESULTS: The preoperative evaluations were divided into the analysis of the sizes of the acetabular cup, stem and plug of the distal femoral canal. Surgeon A obtained a moderate agreement in relation to the acetabular component and substantial agreements in relation to the stem and plug. Surgeon B had moderate agreement in relation to both the acetabulum and the stem and substantial agreement in relation to the plug. Surgeon C obtained moderate agreement in relation to the analysis of the acetabulum and the plug and substantial agreement for the stem. The intraobserver agreement test demonstrated a prevalence of slight agreement in relation to the acetabulum and substantial agreement in relation to the stem and to the plug. CONCLUSION: Templating used in preoperative planning proved effective; however, there was a prevalence of slight and moderate agreement in relation to the size of the acetabular component. .

Efficacy of the Use of Templating in Total Hip Arthroplasty.

OBJECTIVE: The aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of traditional preoperative planning with the use of templating. METHOD: Forty-three anteroposterior X-rays were analyzed by three experienced surgeons (A, B, C) and compared. Cohen's Kappa concordance test and weighted Kappa indexes using quadratic weighting were used for statistical analysis with a confidence interval of 95%. RESULTS: The preoperative evaluations were divided into the analysis of the sizes of the acetabular cup, stem and plug of the distal femoral canal. Surgeon A obtained a moderate agreement in relation to the acetabular component and substantial agreements in relation to the stem and plug. Surgeon B had moderate agreement in relation to both the acetabulum and the stem and substantial agreement in relation to the plug. Surgeon C obtained moderate agreement in relation to the analysis of the acetabulum and the plug and substantial agreement for the stem. The intraobserver agreement test demonstrated a prevalence of slight agreement in relation to the acetabulum and substantial agreement in relation to the stem and to the plug. CONCLUSION: Templating used in preoperative planning proved effective; however, there was a prevalence of slight and moderate agreement in relation to the size of the acetabular component.

PROPOSAL FOR STANDARDIZATION OF RADIOGRAPHIC STUDIES ON THE HIP AND PELVIS.

Diagnoses of hip and pelvis disorders are based on the detailed medical history, physical examination and laboratory tests, as appropriate for each condition. Plain radiography is still the initial examination of choice and, because of its importance, there is a need to standardize radiographic studies, both in relation to execution and in radiographic series, according to the different pathological conditions. The aim of this paper was to propose standardization for the main radiographic views of the hip and pelvis, and with regard to performing specific series for different pathological conditions, and to provide technical guidance for achieving these aims.

Hip and Pelvis Diseases on Lumbar AP Radiographs Including Both Hip Joints

PURPOSE: To determine the frequency of diseases of the hip and pelvis, as seen of plain radiography of the lumbar spine in patients with suspicious lumbar disease, and to evaluate the methods used for lumbar spine radiography in Korea. MATERIALS AND METHDOS: Sixty university and training hospitals were randomly selected and asked to describe the projections, film size and radiographic techniques employed for routine radiography in patients with suspected disease of the lumbar spine. Plain radiographs of 1252 patients, taken using 14"x17"film and depicting both hip joints and the lumbar region, were analysed between March 1999 and February 2000. RESULTS: In 15 patients (1.2%), the radiographs revealed hip or pelvic lesions, confirmed as follows: avascular necrosis of the femoral head (n=11, with bilateral lesions in four cases); sustained ankylosing spondylitis (n=2); acetabular dysplasia (n=1); and insufficiency fracture of the pubic rami secondary to osteoporosis (n=1). In 11 of the 20 hospitals which responded, 14"x17"film was being used for lumbar radiography, while in the other nine, film size was smaller. CONCLUSION: Plain radiography of the lumbar spine including both hip joints, may be a useful way to simultaneously evaluate lesions not only of the lumbar spine but also of the hip and/or pelvis.

Idiopathic Synovial Osteochondromatosis of the Hip: Radiographic and MR Appearances in 15 Patients

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the radiographic and MR appearance of idiopathic synovial osteochondromatosis of the hip. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Radiographs and MR images of 15 patients with idiopathic synovial osteochondromatosis of the hip were assessed. The former were analysed in terms of the presence of 1) juxta-articular calcified and/ or ossified bodies, 2) osteophytes, 3) bone erosion, 4) juxta-articular osteopenia, and 5) joint space narrowing, while for the latter, analysis focused on 1) the configuration of intra-articular bodies, 2) bone erosion, 3) synovial thickening, 4) conglomeration of intra-articular bodies, and 5) extra-articular extension. RESULTS: At hip radiography, juxta-articular calcified and/ or ossified bodies were seen in 12 of the 15 patients (80%), bone erosion in eight (53%), osteophytes in seven (47%), juxta-articular osteopenia in five (33%) and joint space narrowing in five (33%). In eight patients (53%), MR imaging depicted intra-articular bodies of focal low signal intensity at all pulse sequences, and areas of isointensity at T1WI and hyperintensity at T2WI. In three (20%), intra-articular bodies of focal low signal intensity and areas of hyperintensity at all pulse sequences were observed, with areas of iso-intensity at T1WI and hyperintensity at T2WI, while in four (27%), intra-articular bodies of only focal low signal intensity at all pulse sequences were apparent. Synovial thickening was present in 13 patients (87%), bone erosion in 11 (73%), conglomeration of the intra-articular bodies in 11 (73%), and an extra-articular herniation sac in six (40%). CONCLUSION: The most common radiographic finding of synovial osteochondromatosis of the hip was the presence of juxta-articular calcified and/ or ossified bodies. MR imaging depicted intra-articular bodies of focal low signal intensity at all pulse sequences, with areas of iso-intensity at T1WI and hyperintensity at T2WI. In addition, the presence of an extra-articular herniation sac was not uncommon.