Editorial Commentary: Hip Radiographic Measurement: It Takes More Than One.

Abstract

The success of hip arthroscopy is based on selecting the right patient. Radiographic measurements are commonly used in the diagnosis of femoroacetabular impingement and other hip pathologies that are treated with hip arthroscopy. Unfortunately, there is not one measurement. For proper patient selection, it is critical to assess for dysplasia and the level of osteoarthritis. The final diagnosis and the decision to proceed with hip arthroscopy should be based on a global evaluation of the joint using different radiographic views and parameters.