title: Spica MRI after closed reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip.
abstract: Spica MRI is a fast and effective tool to assess morphology after closed reduction for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) without the need for sedation. The multiplanar capabilities allow depiction of coronal and axial reduction of the hips. Due to MRI's inherent ability to delineate soft tissue structures, both intrinsic and extrinsic obstacles to failed reduction may be identified. Technical and interpretative challenges of spica MRI are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1211 Medical Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37232, USA. aditi.desai@vanderbilt.edu
authors.forename: Aditi A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Desai
authors.forename: Jeffrey E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Martus
authors.forename: Jon
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schoenecker
authors.forename: J Herman
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Kan
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006618:Hip Dislocation, Congenital / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA