Osteoarthritis of the hip continues to be a common cause of
disability affecting millions worldwide. Identifying radiographic
changes can help provide an accurate diagnosis and help guide
the clinical decision making process. Obtaining proper, reliable
radiographic views and having standardized parameters for
assessing plain radiographs are essential to the management of
hip osteoarthritis. The purpose of this review is to provide Internists,
Physiatrists, Rheumatologists, and Orthopedic Surgeons a systematic
method for evaluating radiographs to determine the appropriate
diagnosis, treatment approach, and timing of referral in the patient
with hip osteoarthritis.

J Orthopedics Rheumatology
Jan 2014 Vol1 Issue 1