The current methods for measuring femoral torsion have limitations, including variability and inaccuracies. Existing 3D methods are not reliable for abnormal femoral anteversion measurement. A new 3D method is needed for accurate measurement and planning of proximal femoral osteotomies. Currently available software for viewing and modelling CT data lacks measurement capabilities. The MSK Hip planner aims to address these limitations by combining measurement, planning, and analysis functionalities into one tool. We aim to answer 5 key questions: Is there a difference between 2D measurement methods? Is there a difference between 3D measurement methods? Is there a difference between 2D and 3D measurement methods? Are any of the measurement methods affected by the presence of osteoarthritis or a CAM deformity? After segmentation was carried out on 42 femoral CT scans using Osirix, 3D bone models were landmarked in the MSK lab hip planning software. Murphy's, Reikeras’, McBryde, and the novel MSK lab method were used to measure femoral anteversion.Introduction
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Bernese periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) repositions the acetabulum to increase femoral head coverage (FHC) in hip dysplasia. Currently, there is a paucity of objective peri-operative metrics to plan for optimal acetabular fragment repositioning. The MSk Lab Hip 3D Planner (MSkL-HP) measures acetabular morphology and simulates PAO cuts to achieve optimal FHC. We evaluated how adjusting location and orientation of cutting planes can alter FHC. MSkL-HP simulated 274 feasible PAOs on four dysplastic hips. Femoroacetabular anatomy was landmarked to simulate cutting planes. Posterior column and ischial cuts were standardised, whilst iliac and pubic cut combinations varied. The slope of the iliac cut was either neutral (aligned to pelvis), exit point 5mm above the entry point (+5), or 5mm below (-5). The slope of the pubic cut was either 90°, 50°, or 70° (medial-to-lateral). Iliac and pubic cuts were simulated 0, 5 and 15mm - distal and medial – to a classic cut. Outcome measures were achieved LCEA, Tönnis, FHC and % bone overlap at the pubic cut. Targets were LCEA >30°, Tönnis angle <10°, and FHC >70% and minimum bone overlap ≥10%.Introduction
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