title: Three-dimensional computer analysis of complex acetabular insufficiency.
abstract: Fourteen patients with acetabular dysplasia were studied by using three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) reconstructions before pelvic osteotomies. Computer manipulation of the data allowed a preoperative visual assessment of acetabular shape, assessment of potential congruency between the femoral head and acetabulum by using a mathematical best-fit sphere, and measurement of surface contact distances that depict joint coverage and relate to concentration of weight-bearing forces. Preoperative evaluation of the three-dimensional images for these 14 patients allowed improved understanding of their abnormal anatomy and better surgical planning.
authors.affiliation: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, Dallas, USA.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Roach
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Hobatho
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Baker
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Ashman
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003196:Computer Graphics; D005260:Female; D005270:Femur Head / Q000473:pathology; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D010027:Osteotomy; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*