Assessing the Weight-Bearing Surface in Dysplastic Acetabulae: The Sourcil Index

Background: Although a variety of standardized measurements have been described to evaluate acetabular dysplasia, no single measurement is without limitations. We describe the Sourcil Index (SI), a novel measure of the weight-bearing surface of the acetabulum on anteroposterior pelvis films. The SI...

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Autores principales: John V. Horberg, MD, J. Ross Bailey, MD, Tim A. Mikesell, MD, R. David Graham, MD, D. Gordon Allan, MD
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Publicado: Elsevier 2021
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Sumario:Background: Although a variety of standardized measurements have been described to evaluate acetabular dysplasia, no single measurement is without limitations. We describe the Sourcil Index (SI), a novel measure of the weight-bearing surface of the acetabulum on anteroposterior pelvis films. The SI is the angle formed by the medial and lateral margins of the sourcil and the center of rotation of the femoral head. Methods: Anteroposterior pelvis radiographs of skeletally mature patients from 2015 were reviewed. Studies with fractures or implants were excluded. Films were read by 2 orthopedic surgeons and a radiologist 3 times each, 8 weeks apart. The SI, Sharp's Angle (SA), and lateral center edge angle (LCEA) were recorded. Pearson intraclass correlation coefficients with 95% confidence intervals were calculated. The SI was then compared to the SA and LCEA to preliminarily assess diagnostic accuracy. Results: Five hundred thirty-five hips in 292 patients met inclusion. Intraobserver reliability is as follows: SI = 0.95 (0.93-0.98), LCEA = 0.89 (0.82 -0.96), and SA = 0.90 (0.85-0.96). Interobserver reliability is as follows: SI = 0.90 (0.84-0.94), SA = 0.78 (0.64-0.86), and LCEA = 0.73 (0.56-0.82). There were 51 dysplastic hips within this cohort. Conclusion: The SI is a reproducible measurement on plain radiographs. The SI is a two-dimensional representation of the size of the weight-bearing surface of the acetabulum and could provide an estimation of joint contact pressures. Used with existing measures, the SI may provide a more nuanced understanding of acetabular morphology.