In a study recently published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, researchers were unable to identify independent risk factors for hip instability after a fracture of the posterior wall of the ...

Acetabular fractures, involving the socket of the hip joint, represent complex injuries that require meticulous assessment and management. They often occur in high‐energy trauma in younger patients as ...

Hip or femoro–acetabular impingement results from abnormalities of the femoral head or the acetabulum. It can be caused by jamming of an abnormally shaped femoral head into the acetabulum, or by ...

Results showed infants with developmental dysplasia of the hip who underwent a Pavlik weaning protocol had improved acetabular index at 6-month follow-up vs. those who experienced immediate ceased ...

A study using artificial intelligence to analyze radiographs from thousands of patients after hip replacement surgery redefines the acetabular "safe zone" to help avoid the risk of dislocation, ...

The 3D Metal B-Cage is the latest addition to Medacta Reinforcement Cages Portfolio allowing surgeons to cover even the most challenging acetabular revision cases with major bone defects. Featuring an ...

The Acetabular component is hemisphere in shape, this maximizes both peripheral contact, as well as polar contact. The three sorew holes are designed for optimal anatomical positioning to ensuring ...

The ball and socket construction of our hip is a marvel of design, and parallels how emotional wounds of childhood affect ...

Hip impingement syndrome may restrict movement of the hip joint and can be painful. It is associated with an unusual shape of the hip socket (acetabulum) and/or the head of the thigh bone (femoral ...