S3_L1 Anatomy & Radiologic Evaluation of the Pelvis and Hip Flashcards
Identify the three ligaments that limit hip hyperextension
Iliofemoral (Y ligament of Bigelow), ischiofemoral, & pubofemoral ligaments
What are the normal values of the neck shaft angle / angle of inclination in adults?
125-135 degrees
NOTE: This angle is seen in the AP view as a medial angle
What is the normal value for the angle of anteversion in adults?
15 degrees
What is the value of the angle of inclination present at birth?
175 degrees
What is the value of the angle of anteversion present at birth?
40 degrees
What is the largest bursa in the body?
Iliopsoas bursa
NOTE: It can be viewed on the sagittal view
It is a horseshoe shaped structure where its center and inferior aspects are devoid of cartilage.
Acetabulum
The radiographic teardrop is a radiologic observation seen in the anteroposterior projection of the pelvis. It refers to the:
a. anterior and superior portion of the acetabulum
b. anterior and inferior portion of the acetabulum
c. posterior and superior portion of the acetabulum
d. posterior and inferior portion of the acetabulum
b. anterior and inferior portion of the acetabulum
NOTE: In total hip replacement, the radiographic teardrop is the marker or reference point and the acetabular cup must be in line with the radiographic teardrop.
Modified TF
A. The adult male pelvis is narrow, with an oval-shaped inlet and angle of pubic arch less than 90 degrees.
B. The adult female pelvis is broad, with a round inlet and angle of pubic arch greater than 90 degrees.
TT
Modified TF
A. The female pelvis has a wider anteroposterior diameter and pubic arch.
B. The male pelvis has a wider transverse diameter and narrow pelvic brim.
FF
A. The female pelvis has a wider transverse diameter and pubic arch.
B. The male pelvis has a wider AP diameter and narrower pelvic brim.
The greater trochanter appears at what ages?
4-5 years old
The lesser trochanter appears at what ages?
9-11 years old
Modified TF: Proximal Femur
A. The femoral head is ossified at birth.
B. On the other hand, the femoral shaft starts to ossify at 3-6 months.
FF
A. The femoral shaft is ossified at birth.
B. On the other hand, the femoral head starts to ossify at 3-6 months.
TRUE OR FALSE: All structures of the proximal femur (i.e., trochanters, head, shaft, neck) is ossified at an individual’s late teen years.
True
The tri-radiate cartilage fuses at [] years old and is fully fused by early [].
Tri-radiate cartilage: Fuses at 17 years old and is fully fused by early 20s
Modified TF
A. The pelvis is cartilaginous at birth and will not be seen on imaging at birth.
B. Its cartilaginous portion includes the lower ilium, lower end of the ischium, medial end of the pubis, and majority of the acetabulum (tri-radiate cartilage).
TF
B. Its cartilaginous portion includes the upper ilium, lower end of the ischium, medial end of the pubis, and majority of the acetabulum (tri-radiate cartilage).
TRUE OR FALSE: The shape of the pelvis in young boys and girls is similar until they reach puberty.
True, because after puberty, there will be differences in the pelvis of males and females.
Case: A 6 month-old infant was brought to USTH AMRC for medical consultation. Upon PE, dislocation of the hip was suspected. What diagnostic tool can be used to confirm and diagnose hip dislocation in this case?
a. CT Scan
b. X-ray
c. MRI
d. MSK US
d. MSK US
NOTE: As the pelvis is not fully ossified yet, a MSK US is more appropriate to use than a pelvic x-ray.
It is the keystone of the skeleton, linking the weight-bearing forces of trunk and upper body and the ground reaction force transmitted by the lower extremities.
Pelvis
Modified TF
A. The pelvis serves as protection for visceral organs and support for head, neck, and arms.
B. It is formed by two innominate bones, the sacrum, and the coccyx.
TT
The largest bone in the human body
Femur
Imaging Protocols
- Extends from the iliac crest to lesser trochanter
- Just above the most superior point of the ilium down to just below the most inferior point at the ischium
- (B) hips and the pelvis are imaged simultaneously
A. X-ray
B. CT Scan
C. MRI
- C
- B
- C
Imaging tool used to identify labral tears or femoroacetabular impingement disorders
A. X-ray
B. CT Arthrography
C. MR Arthrogram
D. Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
C. MR Arthrogram
Advanced Imaging Evaluation of MRI: Fluid-Sensitive Sequence
- Axial plane
- Coronal plane
- Sagittal plane
A. T2 with fat saturation
B. T2 with inversion recovery
- B
- A
- A
Fundamental Tenets of Musculoskeletal MRI
- Proton density
- T2 fat saturation
- Gradient echo
A. To define anatomy
B. To define abnormal fluid
- A
- B
- A
MRI Image Interpretation
The following are structures to view on the axial plane, except
A. Sacrum
B. Sacroiliac joints
C. Labrum
D. Superior aspect of acetabulum and cartilage
E. None of the above
D. Superior aspect of acetabulum and cartilage
This can be viewed in the sagittal plane
MRI Image Interpretation
The following are structures to view on the axial plane, except
A. Acetabulum
B. Femoral head and neck
C. Pubic symphysis
D. Ilium
E. None of the above
E. None of the above
MRI Image Interpretation
The following are structures to view on the axial plane, except
A. Greater trochanter
B. Pulvinar
C. Lesser trochanter
D. Alpha angle (on axial oblique view)
E. None of the above
E. None of the above
MRI Image Interpretation
The following are structures to view on the sagittal plane, except
A. Sartorius
B. Gluteus maximus
C. Sphericity of the femoral head
D. Superior aspect of acetabulum and cartilage
E. None of the above
E. None of the above
MRI Image Interpretation
The following are structures to view on the sagittal plane, except
A. Rectus femoris
B. Hamstrings
C. Vastus medialis
D. Iliopsoas
E. None of the above
E. None of the above
MRI Image Interpretation
The following are structures to view on the coronal plane, except
A. Ilium
B. Hip abductors
C. Proximal femurs
D. Hip joints
E. None of the above
E. None of the above
MRI Image Interpretation
The following are structures to view on the coronal plane, except
A. Hip adductors
B. Osseous structures
C. Gluteal muscles
D. Sacroiliac joints
E. None of the above
E. None of the above
Modified TF
A. The labrum is not viewed on CT scan unless it is enhanced with arthrography.
B. CT arthrography is done by injecting radiopaque dye to view the labrum.
TT
The following are conditions that warrant MRI, except
A. Evaluation post-treatment
B. For clarification and staging of conditions
C. For correlation of abnormal skeletal findings on other imaging studies
D. Osteonecrosis of the femoral head
E. None of the above
C. For correlation of abnormal skeletal findings on other imaging studies
This is an indication for x-ray/routine radiologic evaluation.
The following are conditions that warrant CT Scan, except
A. For assessment of alignment and displacement of fracture fragments
B. For follow-up studies
C. For evaluation of acetabulum or sacrum
D. For severe trauma
E. None of the above
B. For follow-up studies
This is an indication for x-ray/routine radiologic evaluation.
The following are conditions that warrant an X-ray, except
A. Pain
B. Osseous changes secondary to metabolic disease
C. Evaluation of soft tissue for suspected foreign body
D. Systemic disease or nutritional deficiencies
E. None of the above
E. None of the above
The following are conditions that warrant MRI, except
A. Athletic pubalgia
B. Marrow abnormalities
C. Femoroacetabular impingement
D. Staging tumors, neoplastic conditions
E. None of the above
E. None of the above
The following are conditions that warrant CT Scan, except
A. For accurate measurement of bone geometry
B. For identification of loose bodies in the joint
C. For evaluation of bony alignment
D. Measuring bone geometry in congenital hip dislocation, joint replacement
E. None of the above
E. None of the above
The following are conditions that warrant an X-ray, except
A. Infections
B. Acetabular labral tears
C. Arthropathies
D. Neoplasms
E. None of the above
B. Acetabular labral tears
This is an indication for MRI
The following are conditions that warrant an X-ray, except
A. Vascular lesions
B. Congenital syndromes and developmental disorders
C. Pre-operative and post-operative studies
D. None of the above
D. None of the above