E³ - The Beauty of Basic Knowledge: Imaging of Common Joint Disorders

E³ 22C - Painful hips in adults

March 5, 13:00 - 14:00 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
15 min
Plain films: what do they offer
  1. To learn about the diagnostic value of assessing hip pain in adults.
  2. To appreciate the limitations and advantages of plain film imaging.
  3. To understand the interpretation of common findings on plain film.
15 min
The role of computed tomography
  1. To understand when CT is indicated.
  2. To learn about the main CT findings of hip disorders in adults.
  3. To appreciate the benefits and limitations of CT compared to other imaging modalities.
15 min
Early onset osteoarthritis: what you need to know
  1. To learn the clinical definition of early onset osteoarthritis of the hip (Eo-OAh).
  2. To appreciate the value of imaging, primarily MRI and MRa, in depicting the clinically occult disorders which are related to Eo-OAh.
  3. To understand the specific measurements and pathognomonic signs suggesting the underlying disorder linked to Eo-OAh.
10 min
Panel discussion