It is the thickening of the bone in response to increased stress on the joint and is a sign of osteoarthritis. This is just one of a number of changes that appear on a pelvic x ray it is also a sign that your Arthritis is more advanced. The hip will deteriorate more over time until joint space is narrowed causing constant pain. It is a good idea to see a orthopedic surgeon for treatment options. Also visit this website totaljoints/info.com
Acetabular sclerosis is the hardening of hip joint area
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Periarticular sclerosis is increased bone density near a joint seen on X-ray, often due to chronic joint stress or osteoarthritis. Spurring along the superior acetabulum refers to bony growths at the top of the hip socket, typically seen in conditions like osteoarthritis or hip impingement. These findings can indicate degenerative changes in the hip joint.
The hip socket is called the acetabulum; the hip bone is called the pelvis or pelvic girdle. The joint is the femoro-acetabular or femoro-pelvic joint.
Femur (thigh bone) fits into acetabulum.
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The acetabulum is a concave surface of the pelvis. The head of the femur meets with the pelvis at the acetabulum, forming the hip joint
The acetabulum is the socket of the hip joint. In patient's with Marfan, the acetabulum becomes deeper than normal during growth, for reasons that are not yet understood.
The acetabulum is the concave surface of the pelvis where the femur meets the pelvic hip socket.
The "socket" for the femoral head is called the acetabulum.
Yes, the acetabulum is part of the musculoskeletal system. It is the depression in which the femur joins the pelvix.
The hip joint if formed by the head of the femur and the acetabulum, which is a "cup" or concave structure integral to the pelvis. Below you'll find links to the related Wikipedia post where you can find more information and pictures.
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