Reimer's migration index can be used to indicate<unk> . The migration index (MI) is normally less than 33%. An anterior-posterior (AP) X-ray of the pelvis and a cross-table lateral X-ray of the effected hip are ordered for diagnosis. The size of the head of the femur is then compared across both sides of the pelvis. The affected femoral head will appear larger if the<unk>  is anterior, and smaller if posterior. A CT scan may also be ordered to clarify the fracture pattern.<unk>  of the left hip, secondary to developmental hip dysplasia. Closed arrow marks the acetabulum, open arrow the femoral head.
Hip dislocation
Hip dysplasia
Hip fracture
Elbow fracture
Acetabular fracture
Humerus fracture
Knee dislocation
Femoral fracture