In severe osteoarthritis there is extensive deformation of the femoral head, usually combined with varus and torsion of the femoral neck. 16 Unless these are corrected, the faulty mechanical use of ...

We reviewed retrospectively medical records and magnetic resonance imaging scans of 80 patients with osteonecrosis of the capital femoral epiphysis. Logistic regression was used to examine ...

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a disorder defined by the aseptic ischemic necrosis of osseous tissue in the ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. A 19-year-old woman presented with a 5-year history of ...

The fovea capitis is a small, oval-shaped dimple on the ball-shaped end (head) on top of your femur (thigh bone). Your hip is a ball-and-socket joint. The femoral head is the ball. It fits into a ...

Your femur connects many important muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your hips and knees to the other parts of your body, including parts of the circulatory system. More than that, it helps you carry ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 25-year-old woman presented to the hospital as a level 2 trauma activation as the unrestrained driver in a ...

Different conditions can affect your hips over time, from arthritis to a sudden fall. Doctors usually recommend medication, physical therapy, or lifestyle adaptations as first-line therapies. However, ...

1. Lie on your stomach and place your hands directly under your shoulders with your palms flat on the floor. 2. Press up, straightening your arms. Keep your hips pressed against the floor while your ...