The Modified Budin View: A Reliable and Accessible Screening Tool for Femoral Version Deformities in Joint-Preserving Hip Surgery

The authors aimed to evaluate the reliability and diagnostic accuracy of the modified Budin view as a screening tool for femoral version deformities in young patients undergoing joint-preserving hip surgery, comparing it to established imaging methods like CT and MRI. Their findings indicate that the modified Budin view is a highly reliable and accessible method, demonstrating excellent intra- and interobserver reliability and high diagnostic accuracy for identifying abnormal femoral version. This suggests it could serve as a valuable alternative in clinical practice where traditional imaging methods may be limited.