Lesions of the Acetabular Fossa (Ligamentum Teres and Pulvinar)

摘要: The acetabular fossa can be a source of significant pathology in the hip joint. Ligamentum teres tears occur either acutely, often as result hyperabduction injury, or insidiously. Patients with ligamentum have mechanical symptoms catching, locking, and popping. Successful treatment has been reported selective debridement alone. Reconstruction reported, but indications for this procedure are still evolving. Other lesions include fibrosis pulvinar fat pad, plica, loose bodies. All these conditions successfully treated arthroscopic surgery. Often, disorders not able to diagnosed prior A comprehensive history physical exam that suggestive joint, high index suspicion, liberal use diagnostic injections will help identify appropriate surgical candidates. At time surgery, thorough arthroscopy both 30- 70-degree arthroscopes allow surgeon appropriately treat fossa.