Deck 12: Radiologic Evaluation of the Pelvis and Hip

Question 1

Which of the following is true regarding the pelvis in males versus females?

A) Broader and greater angle of pubic arch
B) Broader and smaller angle of pubic arch
C) Narrower and greater angle of pubic arch
D) Narrower and smaller angle of pubic arch

Answer 1

Narrower and smaller angle of pubic arch

Question 2

Axial migration of the femoral head is a finding associated with which of the following conditions as a result of the periarticular loss of bone density?

A) Acetabular labral tear
B) Ligamentum teres tear
C) Osteoarthritis
D) Rheumatoid arthritis

Answer 2

Rheumatoid arthritis

Question 3

Which of the following pathological conditions is the most common adolescent hip disorder?

A) Developmental dysplasia of the hip
B) Egger's cysts
C) Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
D) Slipped capital femoral epiphysis

Answer 3

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis

Question 4

-Refer to the figure. Name this image.

A) Anteroposterior radiograph of the hip
B) Fluoroscopic image of the hip
C) CT of the hip
D) MRI of the hip

Question 5

-Refer to the figure. What is the diagnostic purpose of the contrast?

A) Evaluate the joint cartilage
B) Identify stress fracture
C) Determine vascularity
D) Stage a tumor

Question 6

-Refer to the figure. Name the image and view.

A) CT, sagittal
B) CT, coronal
C) MRI, sagittal
D) MRI, coronal

Question 7

-Refer to the figure. What does the arrow point to?

A) Hip arthroplasty
B) Infection
C) Avascular necrosis
D) Fracture

Question 8

-You recognize the pathological condition in question above because of what characteristic?

A) Low signal line
B) High signal line
C) Metal hardware
D) Slipped femoral head

Question 9

-Refer to the figure. Identify the radiographic view.

A) Anteroposterior radiograph of the hip
B) Lateral radiograph of the hip
C) Lateral "frog-leg" radiograph of the hip
D) Oblique view of the hip

Question 10

-Refer to the figure. What can be said about the image of cortical margins of the femur?

A) The thickness of the cortical image is normal
B) The absence of cortical image at the femoral neck indicates a demineralized state
C) The thickness of the cortical margins is pronounced, indicating a bone deposition disease
D) The pencil-thin cortical margins on the shaft indicate osteoporosis