Hip dysplasia hiding in plain sight: A retrospective analysis of radiology reports.
Rebecca M WoodwardNicholas J LightfootRenuka M VeseyStephanie A van DijckJacob T MunroMatthew J BoylePublished in: Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology (2023)
Hip dysplasia should be considered in all adolescents/young adults presenting with hip pain. Causes of radiologist under reporting are likely multifactorial. Clinical information can cause cognitive biases and result in selective looking. A systematic approach to pelvis radiographs should include assessment of acetabular coverage and active search for evidence of femoral head migration.