Protrusio acetabuli

Case contributed by Mokeem Naim Nusir
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Severe pain in the left hip with limited joint mobility.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
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Protuberance of the left femoral head giving rise to protrusio acetabuli.

Severe deformity of the left hip joint with significant joint space narrowing, subchondral cysts, and subchondral sclerosis.

Case Discussion

Appearances of protrusio acetabuli secondary to severe chronic degenerative changes of the left hip joint.

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