Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2010, Vol. 14 ›› Issue (43): 8117-8120.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8225.2010.43.034

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Measurements and application of femoral neck anteversion

Luo Huan-jiang, Long Teng-he, Liang Hong-feng, Zhao Hai-bo, Meng Hui-hua, Pan Zhong-cheng   

  1. Department of Radiology, Fourth Hospital (Liuzhou Worker’s Hospital) Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou  545005, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
  • Online:2010-10-22 Published:2010-10-22
  • About author:Luo Huan-jiang, Technician-in-charge, Department of Radiology, Fourth Hospital (Liuzhou Worker’s Hospital) Guangxi Medical University, Liuzhou 545005, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China Longtenhe1965@yahoo.com.cn

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Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate various measurement methods of femoral neck anteversion to search an appreciate method for clinical application.
METHODS: A computer-based online search was performed for related articles published between January 1995 and June 2010 with the key words “femoral neck anteversion, imaging, measurement, clinical applications” in Chinese and English, respectively. Articles related to application of measurements for femoral neck anteversion were included. Repetitive and Meta analysis studies were excluded.
RESULTS: Measurement of femoral neck anteversion and correlation between femoral neck and acetabulum routes are important for hip joint diseases treatment. Anatomy, X-ray, CT 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional methods have been frequently used. X-ray and CT 2-dimensional methods can observe and measure femoral neck anteversion from one direction or from one plane, while CT 3-dimensional method can measure several angels from several directions to meet clinical demands. In addition, it can measure acetabular routes.
CONCLUSION: Various methods have been clinically used to measure femoral neck anteversion, and CT 3-dimensional method has been extensively used.

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