Editorial Commentary: Hip Joint Space as a Predictor of Cartilage Pathology: A Basic Tool for a Complex Task.

Jackson, Timothy J; Boydstun, Seth · Arthroscopy · 2020

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Predicting articular cartilage pathology in the hip with radiographic joint space has been unreliable for patients having joint spaces >2 mm in width. Joint space width is a tool that can be used, but with some limitation. Other methods of investigation such as magnetic resonance imaging should be used in conjunction with radiographic joint space.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy