Treatment aims to contain the femoral head in the acetabulum to reduce the risks of future osteoarthritis. |
Blood flow velocity in the common femoral vein is 20 times less in the sitting than in the supine position. |
At the inguinal ligament, the external iliac artery becomes the common femoral artery. |
Flared iliac wings and shallow acetabulae are present along with coxa valga and flaring of the femoral metaphyses. |
She had undergone a right hip replacement because of avascular necrosis of the femoral head associated with use of corticosteroids. |
The radial approach provides angiographers with a technique for vascular access when femoral access is contraindicated or cannot be obtained. |