Normative data on femoral version

Normative data on femoral version

Authors

Litrenta JM, Domb BG
Journal: J Hip Preserv Surg. 2018 Dec 24;5(4):410-424.
DOI: 10.1093/jhps/hny048
PMID: 30647933

Background

Femoral version is known to vary based on age, gender, and other factors. Abnormal femoral version may contribute to hip pathology, but normative data on pathological hips were lacking.

Methods

A database of 1,449 hips with symptomatic hip pathology was reviewed. All patients underwent pre-operative MRI to measure femoral version.

Key Findings

The average femoral version of the entire group was 8.4 ± 9.2° (range: -23° to 63°). No significant differences were found based on age, gender, or other hip-related factors. A trend towards greater retroversion was observed in younger patients.

Conclusions

There is significant variation in femoral version in patients with symptomatic hip pathology, with retroversion more frequently seen in younger patients.

What Does This Mean for Patients

Understanding femoral version could help clinicians better evaluate and address the causes of hip pathology.

DOI: 10.1093/jhps/hny048