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Mike Millis, M.D., Boston Children's Hospital

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The Normal Hip: Anatomic Characteristics<br />

• Congruous, well-aligned surfaces<br />

• “Good” coverage: not too little; not too much!<br />

– Lateral C-E angle 25-35°<br />

• Normal version: A and P rims<br />

– No crossover sign; rims meet at corner of acetabulum<br />

• Symmetric, wide cartilage space<br />

• Thin, almost horizontal sourcil: the weight-bearing zone<br />

– Tönnis roof angle: 0 to 10°

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