Editorial Commentary: Low-Dose Hip Computed Tomography Sharpens the Saw for Hip Preservation: Can It Cut the Tree?

Abstract

Computed tomography scans provide excellent visualization of complex hip deformities and assist in the diagnosis and surgical planning of hip preservation surgery. The dose of harmful ionizing radiation can be reduced while preserving reasonable image quality. Low-dose hip computed tomography can be used successfully for preoperative planning. Readers should consider strategies to reduce the radiation dose from computed tomography scans and consider magnetic resonance imaging arthrograms for assessment of cartilage and labral status before hip preservation surgery.