The radiographic metaphyseal migration index: a new proposed radiographic landmark for correct quantification of femoral head extrusion in preschool children.

BACKGROUND: The migration index (MI) is a quantitative measurement of femoral head extrusion used to help risk stratify neuromuscular hip dysplasia. However, MI relies upon the radiographically visible ossified capital femoral epiphysis which is only…

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