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Fig. 15.1 Anteroposterior (AP) pelvic radiograph demonstrating preserved joint space in the right hip. There is cephalad acetabular retroversion, as demonstrated by a positive “crossover sign” (arrow) when comparing the…

Hip/pelvis Thigh Low back Buttock Abdomen/genital Femoral neck stress fracture Adductor strain Sacroiliitis Gluteal strain Athletic pubalgia Pubic ramus stress fracture Quadriceps strain Sacroiliac dysfunction Gluteal contusion Inguinal hernia Osteitis…

Fig. 3.1 Standing flexion test in neutral (left) and forward (right) flexion. Note elevated right thumb with forward flexion while monitoring PSIS, signifying a positive standing flexion test on the…

Fig. 7.1 An AP pelvis radiograph in an adult with bilateral hip osteoarthritis secondary to bilateral developmental hip dysplasia (courtesy of Dr. Eric Eutsler, St Louis Children’s Hospital) 7.4 Legg–Calve–Perthes…

Fig. 14.1 Right hip DJD with joint space narrowing and subchondral sclerosis 14.2 Epidemiology Degenerative joint disease (DJD) is the most common cause of musculoskeletal pain and disability. A progressive…

Region Sagittal Frontal/coronal Transverse/rotational Foot Toe flex/ext Pronation/supination Adduction/abduction Ankle Plantar flexion Dorsiflexion Varus/valgus  Tibia   Internal/external torsion Knee Flex/extension Varum/valgum  Femur   Internal/external rotation Hip Flex/extension Adduction/abduction  Pelvis Ant/post tilt Elevated/depressed…

Fig. 12.1 Molded thermoplastic protection of the hip. (a) Select an appropriate thermoplastic material. (b) Half-inch high density foam. (c) Place the heated thermoplastic material over the foam. (d) Cut…

Fig. 9.1 Heterotopic ossification of the right hip. An irregular linear lucency is seen in the subcapital region. (a) AP view of the right hip. (b) Lateral view of right…