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Published in: Skeletal Radiology 7/2023

04-01-2023 | Ultrasound | Technical Report

Dynamic ultrasound assessment of hip instability and anterior and posterior hip impingement

Authors: Meghan E. Sahr, Yoshimi Endo, Ernest L. Sink, Theodore T. Miller

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 7/2023

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Abstract

Objective

In this technical report, we describe our protocol for the dynamic sonographic evaluation of the hip and assess reliability of the ultrasound assessment of hip microinstability.

Materials and methods

Our clinical experience with a standardized dynamic ultrasound of the hip performed in a series of 27 patients with imaging performed by an experienced musculoskeletal radiologist during physical examination by an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip preservation is illustrated with clinical photographs and ultrasound images from volunteers and selected patients. Interrater reliability for the diagnosis of microinstability was calculated.

Results

Dynamic ultrasound technique and findings of hip instability, femoroacetabular impingement, and ischiofemoral impingement with corresponding clinical photos showing the necessary physical examination maneuvers are described. Interrater agreement for the diagnosis of microinstability was substantial (κ 0.606 [0.221–0.991]).

Conclusion

At our institution, dynamic ultrasound of the hip during physical examination complements information gathered from static imaging by providing real-time correlation of symptoms with what is occurring anatomically.
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Metadata
Title
Dynamic ultrasound assessment of hip instability and anterior and posterior hip impingement
Authors
Meghan E. Sahr
Yoshimi Endo
Ernest L. Sink
Theodore T. Miller
Publication date
04-01-2023
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Skeletal Radiology / Issue 7/2023
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-022-04264-6

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