The use of computerised tomography in dislocation of the hip and femoral neck anteversion in children

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  • HPHa Peterson
    Ha Peterson
  • RKRa Klassen
    Ra Klassen
  • RMRA McLeod
    RA McLeod
  • AHAd Hoffman
    Ad Hoffman
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Abstract
Computerised tomography is useful in the diagnosis of abnormalities of the hip in children, particularly in assessing the size and shape of the acetabulum, the position and congruity of the femoral head relative to the acetabulum, and the degree of femoral anteversion or retroversion. It is most useful when limited hip movement and previous operations preclude adequate clinical examination and assessment by routine radiographic techniques. It is not recommended for routine use in screening congenital dislocation of the hip or in diagnosis or follow-up of Perthes' disease or slipped capital femoral epiphysis.