5. Acetabular Protrusion

• Acetabular protrusion refers to when the acetabular socket is so deep that the femoral head may protrude into the pelvis
• This is a prearthritic condition
• Epidemiology
  • In adolescents and in elderly
  • Women > men
• Clinical features
  • Hip pain
  • Limited ROM
• Diagnosis: x-ray
• Treatment
  • Arthroscopic or open joint surgery
  • Total hip replacement