AP pelvis: Definition, Uses, and Clinical Overview

AP pelvis is a standard X-ray view of the pelvis taken from front to back. “AP” means anteroposterior, describing the direction the X-ray beam travels. It is commonly used in orthopedics, sports medicine, emergency care, and pre- or post-operative assessment. It helps clinicians see both hip joints and key pelvic landmarks on a single image.

Anterolateral portal: Definition, Uses, and Clinical Overview

Anterolateral portal is a small skin entry site used to access a joint with an arthroscope and surgical instruments. It is most commonly discussed in the context of hip arthroscopy. The term describes the portal’s position: toward the front (anterior) and side (lateral) of the hip. Clinicians use it to view and treat structures inside and around the hip joint through minimally invasive incisions.

Anterolateral approach THA: Definition, Uses, and Clinical Overview

Anterolateral approach THA is a surgical pathway used to perform a total hip arthroplasty (total hip replacement). It describes how the surgeon reaches the hip joint through tissues on the front-side and outer-side of the hip. The goal is to access the ball-and-socket joint while protecting important muscles, tendons, and nerves as much as possible. It is commonly used in elective hip replacement for arthritis and other joint-destructive conditions.

Anterior approach THA: Definition, Uses, and Clinical Overview

Anterior approach THA is a way to perform total hip arthroplasty (total hip replacement) through an incision at the front of the hip. It is a surgical approach, meaning it describes the pathway the surgeon uses to reach the hip joint. It is commonly used for treating painful hip arthritis and other conditions that damage the hip joint. It is performed in hospitals and surgical centers by orthopedic surgeons.

Anterior superior labral tear: Definition, Uses, and Clinical Overview

An Anterior superior labral tear is a tear in the front-upper portion of the hip labrum. The labrum is a ring of cartilage that lines the rim of the hip socket. This term is commonly used in orthopedic, sports medicine, and radiology reports about hip pain. It helps describe where the labrum is injured and how that injury may relate to symptoms.

Anterior superior iliac spine avulsion: Definition, Uses, and Clinical Overview

Anterior superior iliac spine avulsion is a type of pelvic avulsion injury near the front of the hip. It happens when a tendon pulls off a small piece of bone from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). It is most commonly discussed in sports medicine and adolescent hip injuries. Clinicians use the term to describe a specific cause of sudden, localized front-of-hip pain after sprinting or kicking.