PROTRUSIO ACETABULI Flashcards
1
Q
What is PROTRUSION ACETABULI ?
A
Displacement of the acetabulum and the femoral head. The femoral head projects medially to the illio-ischial line.
2
Q
Is it more common in males or females ?
A
Females.
3
Q
What causes Protrusio acetabuli ?
A
RA, ANK SPOND, INFECTION IRRADIATION AND SICKLE CELL.