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Biomechanics important to interpret radiographs of the hip

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Biomechanic principles have important implications to film interpretation. Angulation of the femoral neck results in four different types of forces: compression on the medial side, tension on the lateral side, shear stress in the center, and torque forces at the neck-shaft angle. The body's response to these forces results in recognizable trabecular patterns which respond in a predictable manner to disease states. Surgical intervention in the form of hip replacement or fracture fixation must reflect these engineering considerations.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 02114, Boston, MA, USA

    Daniel I. Rosenthal M.D. & James A. Scott M.D.

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Rosenthal, D.I., Scott, J.A. Biomechanics important to interpret radiographs of the hip. Skeletal Radiol 9, 185–188 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00352551

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