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Filter by:The orientation of the femoral neck in relation to the coronal or transcondylar axis of the distal femur is known as the femoral version. It is categorised as femoral anteversion when the femoral neck axis is anteriorly rotated in relation to transcondylar axis, while femoral head axis is anterior in relation to the femur coronal plane; or femoral retroversion when the femoral head-neck axis points are posterior to the femoral coronal plane. Some studies suggest that conventional radiography cannot adequately measure femoral version, and should be avoided in favour of more precise methods using computed tomography (CT) scanning. CT imaging is currently the reference method for measuring femoral version. However, its clinical use is limited by issues such as high levels of radiation exposure, which can adversely affect patients, especially children. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered an alternative for measuring femoral version; however, it is expensive, time consuming and subject to motion artifacts. The associated costs and risks of MRI increase when anaesthesia is needed for the examination. The EOS imaging system could provide an alternative to the previously mentioned techniques. It uses lower doses of irradiation and the sterEOS software allows the production of 3D images. This study aims to compare the accuracy of the EOS imaging system with CT for the measurement of hip parameters in individuals aged 13 years and older. In addition, this study aims to correlate EOS and CT parameters with gait analysis and compare the ability of EOS and CT to predict gait abnormalities.
The aim of the study is to investigate the feasibility of a training intervention in patients with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS).
Hypothesis We hypothesise that hip muscle strength can predict the outcome of hip arthroscopy. A relationship between strength and outcome can improve the success of the procedure and avoid unnecessary and potentially harmful surgery. Objectives The primary objective is to evaluate the relationship between hip muscle strength and outcomes of hip arthroscopy. The secondary objective is to determine a 'threshold strength' above which the operation becomes successful. If this relationship is established, it would launching a randomised control trial with targeted physiotherapy as the intervention. Background Hip arthroscopy is key-hole surgery to the hip joint which is performed for femoroacetabular impingement; a condition which describes a shape mismatch between the ball-and-socket hip joint. The number of procedures is increasing, however, studies have shown success in only half of patients undergoing the procedure. Several factors have been linked with outcomes; however, the influence of muscle strength has never been investigated. We performed a systematic review of this topic, revealing that muscles around affected hips are significantly weaker. We also developed a standardised protocol for the measurement of muscle strength. Plan Patients awaiting hip arthroscopy will undergo muscle strength testing pre- and post-operatively. There will be no deviation of treatment from their NHS care. Validated outcome measure questionnaires will be completed at five months post-operatively. Magnetic resonance imaging and electromyography tests will be performed on a subset of patients post-operatively.