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Ryan DT, Hanley M, White A, Hynes JP, Long NM, Eustace SJ, Kavanagh EC. Comparison of 3T MR arthrography and 3T MRI in intra-articular hip pathology: a cost-analysis. Ir J Med Sci 2024:10.1007/s11845-024-03708-3. [PMID: 38743200 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-024-03708-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND MR arthrography (MRA) has previously been the radiological gold standard for investigating labral and chondral lesions of the hip joint. In recent years, 3T MRI has demonstrated comparable accuracy, being adopted as the first-line imaging investigation in many institutions. AIMS We compare the associated increased cost and radiation dose of the fluoroscopic component of the MRA compared to MRI. METHODS In this retrospective review over 2 years, 120 patients (mean age 27.3 years ± 13.2, range 8-67) underwent 3T MRA or non-contrast 3T MRI. Three musculoskeletal radiologists reported the data independently. Primary objectives included cost-comparison between each and radiation dose of the fluoroscopic component of the MRA. Secondary objectives included comparing detection of pathology involving the acetabular labrum, femoral cartilage, and acetabular cartilage. RESULTS Then, 58 (48%) underwent 3T MRA and 62 (52%) patients underwent 3T MRI. The added cost of the fluoroscopic injection prior to MRA was €116.31/patient, equating to €7211.22 savings/year. MRA was associated with a small radiation dose of 0.003 mSv. CONCLUSIONS Transitioning from 3T MRA to 3T MRI in the investigation of intra-articular hip pathology increases cost savings and reduces radiation dose.
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- David T Ryan
- Radiology Department, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Radiology Department, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Dublin, Ireland
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- Radiology Department, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Dublin, Ireland
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- Radiology Department, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Dublin, Ireland
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- Radiology Department, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Dublin, Ireland
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- Radiology Department, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Dublin, Ireland
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- Radiology Department, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh, Dublin, Ireland
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Froerer DL, Khalil AZ, Metz AK, Rosenthal RM, Featherall J, Maak TG, Aoki SK. Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Magnetic Resonance Arthrography Are Both Reliable and Similar When Measuring Hip Capsule Thickness in Patients With Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil 2024; 6:100874. [PMID: 38328530 PMCID: PMC10847024 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmr.2023.100874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Purpose To propose an accurate method of measuring hip capsular thickness in patients with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome and to compare the reliability of these measurements between magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance arthrography (MRA). Methods A previously established database of patients with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) was used to identify candidates with preoperative MRI or MRA from November 2018 to June 2021. Two reviewers independently examined preoperative imaging for 85 patients. Capsular thickness was measured in 12 standardized locations. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were calculated using an absolute-agreement, 2-way random-effects model. Using the same method, 30 patients were randomly selected for repeat measurements by 1 reviewer following a washout period. Ten additional patients with preoperative MRI and MRA of the same hip were identified to compare measurements between modalities using paired samples t test. Results ICCs for measurements on MRIs and MRAs using these proposed measurements to compare inter-rater reliability were 0.981 and 0.985. ICCs calculated using measurements by a single reviewer following a washout period for intrarater reliability were 0.998 and 0.991. When comparing MRI and MRA measurements in the same patient, t test for all pooled measurements found no difference between modality (P = .283), and breakdown of measurements by quadrant found no difference in measurements (P > .05), with the exception of the inferior aspect of the capsule on coronal sequences (P = .023). Conclusions In patients with FAIS, both MRI and MRA have excellent reliability for quantifying hip capsular thickness. A difference in capsular thickness was found only when comparing MRI and MRA on inferior coronal aspects of the hip capsule, indicating interchangeability of these imaging modalities when measuring the clinically important aspects of the hip capsule. Level of Evidence Level IV, diagnostic case series.
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- Devin L. Froerer
- School of Medicine, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A
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Flores DV, Foster RCB, Sampaio ML, Rakhra KS. Hip Capsulolabral Complex: Anatomy, Disease, MRI Features, and Postoperative Appearance. Radiographics 2024; 44:e230144. [PMID: 38300815 DOI: 10.1148/rg.230144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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The hip is a uniquely constrained joint with critical static stability provided by the labrum, capsule and capsular ligaments, and ligamentum teres. The labrum is a fibrocartilaginous structure along the acetabular rim that encircles most of the femoral head. Labral tears are localized based on the clock-face method, which determines the extent of the tear while providing consistent terminology for reporting. Normal labral variants can mimic labral disease and can be differentiated by assessment of thickness or width, shape, borders, location, and associated abnormalities. The Lage and Czerny classification systems are currently the most well-known arthroscopic and imaging systems, respectively. Femoroacetabular impingement is a risk factor for development of labral tears and is classified according to bone dysmorphisms of the femur ("cam") or acetabulum ("pincer") or combinations of both (mixed). The capsule consists of longitudinal fibers reinforced by ligaments (iliofemoral, pubofemoral, ischiofemoral) and circular fibers. Capsular injuries occur secondary to hip dislocation or iatrogenically after capsulotomy. Capsular repair improves hip stability at the expense of capsular overtightening and inadvertent chondral injury. The ligamentum teres is situated between the acetabular notch and the fovea of the femoral head. Initially considered to be inconsequential, recent studies have recognized its role in hip rotational stability. Existing classification systems of ligamentum teres tears account for injury mechanism, arthroscopic findings, and treatment options. Injuries to the labrum, capsule, and ligamentum teres are implicated in symptoms of hip instability. The authors discuss the labrum, capsule, and ligamentum teres, highlighting their anatomy, pathologic conditions, MRI features, and postoperative appearance. ©RSNA, 2024 Test Your Knowledge questions for this article are available in the supplemental material.
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- Dyan V Flores
- From the Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medical Imaging, The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1H 8L6; and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- From the Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medical Imaging, The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1H 8L6; and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- From the Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medical Imaging, The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1H 8L6; and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- From the Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Medical Physics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Department of Medical Imaging, The Ottawa Hospital, 501 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON, Canada K1H 8L6; and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Ruzbarsky JJ, Comfort SM, Ernat JJ, Day HK, Philippon MJ. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Approximates Labral Width at the 9-, 12-, and 3-O'Clock Positions in the Setting of Revision Hip Arthroscopy. Arthroscopy 2024; 40:320-327. [PMID: 37355193 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2023.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2022] [Revised: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/26/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and intraoperative measurements of labral width and determine whether MRI can reliably predict labral width in the setting of revision surgery. METHODS Patients who underwent revision hip arthroscopy with labral repair performed by a single surgeon from January 2008 to December 2015 were identified retrospectively from a prospectively collected database. The width of the labrum was measured intraoperatively at the time of surgery. Two orthopaedic surgeons performed labral width measurements on MRI scans at 3 standardized locations using the clock-face method. Interobserver and intraobserver reliabilities were calculated, and comparisons between intraoperatively measured labral widths and MRI measurements were performed. RESULTS Fifty-eight patients who underwent revision hip arthroscopy were enrolled in the study. The average labral width measurements at the 3-, 12-, and 9-o'clock positions were 7.4 mm (standard deviation [SD], 1.2 mm), 7.5 mm (SD, 1.4 mm), and 6.6 mm (SD, 1.2 mm), respectively, on MRI compared with 6.7 mm (SD, 2.1 mm), 6.5 mm (SD, 2.5 mm), and 7.0 mm (SD, 1.9 mm), respectively, when measured intraoperatively. The average intraoperative measurements were smaller than the MRI measurements at the 3-o'clock (P = .03) and 12-o'clock (P = .01) positions. The inter-rater intraclass correlation coefficients between the 2 surgeons exhibited good agreement (0.612) at the 3-o'clock position, fair agreement (0.498) at the 12-o'clock position, and poor agreement (0.171) at the 9-o'clock position. The positive predictive values of the MRI measurements were 72% at the 3-o'clock position, 68% at the 12-o'clock position, and 88% at the 9-o'clock position for identifying a labral width of 6 mm or greater. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study show that MRI-measured labral width and actual labral width measured at the time of revision arthroscopy are usually within 1 mm of each other. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II, diagnostic study investigating diagnostic test.
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- Joseph J Ruzbarsky
- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A.; Steadman Clinic and United States Coalition for the Prevention of Illness and Injury in Sport, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A.; Steadman Clinic and United States Coalition for the Prevention of Illness and Injury in Sport, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A.; Steadman Clinic and United States Coalition for the Prevention of Illness and Injury in Sport, Vail, Colorado, U.S.A..
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Matthewson G, Williams A, Macciacchera M, Shahabinezhad A, Duong A, Ayeni OR. Effective Management Options for Treatment of Microinstability of the Hip: a Scoping Review. Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med 2022; 16:9-18. [PMID: 36472785 PMCID: PMC9839911 DOI: 10.1007/s12178-022-09808-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To review the recent literature identifying and summarizing the research involving management of microinstability of the hip and highlight new and evolving techniques in its treatment. RECENT FINDINGS Recent updates in the understanding of capsular management hip arthroscopy will likely lead to less revision surgery and a decreased incidence of persistent post-operative pain. Repair of residual capsular defects has shown good outcomes with high patient satisfaction. Capsular plication remains the gold standard for hips with increased pain that show signs of capsular laxity/deficiency on exam or imaging. Capsular reconstruction has shown equivalent results to other revision hip arthroscopy procedures with low rates of complications. Ligamentum teres pathology, although rare, should be considered a source of pain, particularly in patients with laxity on exam. In cases where CAM over-resection has occurred, remplissage using allograft is an effective option for restoring the capsular suction seal and stability. Microinstability is increasingly being recognized as a source of post-operative hip pain. Patients with collagen disorders remain a challenging clinical entity with increased rates of complications and post-operative pain. CAM resection should be performed carefully and not disrupt the suction seal but be sufficient to not cause further impingement. Improved evidence including well-designed prospective studies with large sample sizes will determine the future management of this complex problem.
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- Graeme Matthewson
- grid.25073.330000 0004 1936 8227Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, 1200 Main St West, 4E15, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3Z5 Canada
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- grid.28046.380000 0001 2182 2255Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON Canada
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- grid.4912.e0000 0004 0488 7120Faculty of Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland
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- grid.25073.330000 0004 1936 8227Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, 1200 Main St West, 4E15, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3Z5 Canada
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- grid.25073.330000 0004 1936 8227Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, 1200 Main St West, 4E15, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3Z5 Canada
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- grid.25073.330000 0004 1936 8227Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, 1200 Main St West, 4E15, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3Z5 Canada
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