Evaluation of Ishiofemoral Space and Quadratus Femoris Space by Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: We aimed to evaluate the ishiofemoral (IF) space and quadratus femoris (QF) space by magnetic resonance imaging in a Turkish population. METHODS: A total of 488 magnetic resonance images of the hip were evaluated by one radiologists to measure IF and QF distances. The data were grouped according to gender and side (right / left) and statistically compared. RESULTS: The median value of the IF and QF space width was 25.00 (95% CI; 23.00 to 27.00) and 20.00 (95% CI; 17.00 to 22.00), respectively. There was no significant difference between the left and right side in terms of IF and QF distance (p = 0.99, p = 0.92) (Table 1), but a significant difference was found between male and female patients (p < 0.0001, p < 0.0001, respectively) (Table 1). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: In the Turkish population investigated, the IF and QF distance was lower in women than in men. Therefore, the risk of impingement is considered to be higher in the female population.

Keywords

• ishiofemoral space
• quadratus femoris space
• magnetic resonance imaging