Effects of hip joint position and intra-capsular volume on hip joint intra-capsular pressure: a human cadaveric model

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Increase in hip intra-capsular pressure has been implicated in various hip pathologies, such as avascular necrosis complicating undisplaced femoral neck fracture. Our study aimed at documenting the relationship between intra-capsular...

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Main Authors: Tse Paul, Leung Hon-Bong, Yen Chi-Hung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/4/1/8