Acetabular radiological anatomy

Case contributed by Samir Benoudina
Diagnosis not applicable

Patient Data

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Annotated image
  1. Anterior acetabular wall.
  2. Posterior acetabular wall.
  3. Acetabular roof.
  4. Iliopectineal line.
  5. Ilioischial line.
  6. Radiographic U (Tear drop).

Case Discussion

These landmarks are very useful for the diagnosis of acetabular fractures.

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