Editorial Commentary: Modified False-Profile View-Two Birds With One Stone?

Abstract

Pathology in the hip is most commonly described using radiographic parameters. Accurately delineating this pathology is paramount in proper diagnosis and care. The anterior center-edge angle measures the anterior coverage of the acetabulum, which has implications in treating the hip. The modified false-profile view will allow visualization of not only the anterior coverage of the femoral head but also the patient's alpha angle. As such, the modified false-profile view could replace both the standard false-profile view and the 45° Dunn view, essentially reducing by 1 the number of images required to evaluate patients presenting with hip symptoms. A disadvantage is that hip instability may be more difficult to identify radiographically.