My partner, a retired surgeon, described what the acetabulum is in the human body: the cup-shaped socket into which the top of the femur fits. The femur is the thigh bone. The acetabulum ...

Acetabular fractures, involving the socket of the hip joint, present a formidable challenge due to the complex three-dimensional anatomy and the load-bearing function of the pelvis. Management spans ...

Groin pain is a major cause of morbidity in athletes. Only in the last decade have acetabular labrum tears been recognised as a possible diagnosis. Awareness of this condition is important for ...