Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Bones of the Lower Limb: Femur and Patella01:16

Bones of the Lower Limb: Femur and Patella

The femur is the body's longest and strongest bone spanning the thigh region. Its head articulates with the acetabulum of the hip bone to form the hip joint. A minor indentation on the medial side of the femoral head, called the fovea capitis, serves as the site of attachment for the ligament of the head of the femur. This weak ligament spans the femur and acetabulum and supports the hip joint. The narrowed region below the head is the neck of the femur. The inclination angle between the neck...
Ankle Joint01:10

Ankle Joint

The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (crural = leg). It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg. The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three areas of articulation. The top of the talus articulates with the inferior tibia. This is the portion of the ankle joint that carries the body weight between the leg and foot. The sides of the talus are firmly held in position by the articulations...
Knee Joint01:23

Knee Joint

The knee joint is the most complicated joint in the body. It consists of three articulations– two tibiofemoral and one patellofemoral. As is characteristic of synovial joints, the knee joint has a thin articular capsule that partially surrounds this joint cavity. Additionally, several ligaments, muscles, and cartilaginous structures support the movement of the knee.
A total of seven ligaments support the knee joint. The patellar ligament, which is also attached to the quadriceps femoris group...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Compare a Mobile Bearing Cementless and Cemented Unicompartmental Knee: Results of an Investigational Device Exemption Study in the United States.

The Journal of arthroplasty·2026
Same author

What Role Does Patello-Femoral Joint Degeneration Have on Pain and Function After Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty? A Prospective Observational Cohort Study.

The Journal of arthroplasty·2023
Same author

Incidence of Anterior Knee Pain and Functional Difficulty in a Prospectively Recruited Cohort Following Total Knee Arthroplasty With Selective Patellar Resurfacing.

The Journal of arthroplasty·2023
Same author

Patient Preferences for Surgical Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Discrete-Choice Experiment Evaluating Total and Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·2020
Same author

Medial Mobile-Bearing Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty in Young Patients Aged Less Than or Equal to 50 Years.

The Journal of arthroplasty·2018
Same author

Outpatient-Focused Joint Arthroplasty Is the Future: The Midwest Center for Joint Replacement Experience.

The Journal of arthroplasty·2018
Same journal

Preoperative Copper-to-Zinc Ratio and Postoperative Delirium After Hip Fracture Surgery: A Propensity Score-matched Cohort Study.

Orthopedics·2026
Same journal

Supracondylar Distal Femur Fracture Fixation: Early Experiences Comparing the Retrograde Nail With Locking Attachment Washer (LAW) Plate to Traditional Fixation Techniques.

Orthopedics·2026
Same journal

Intra-Articular Vancomycin Powder in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Observational Study.

Orthopedics·2026
Same journal

Limb Salvage Versus Amputation for the Management of Primary Bone Tumors of the Upper Extremity: A Systematic Review.

Orthopedics·2026
Same journal

A Modified Keshishyan Index Demonstrates Three-dimensional Assessment of Asymmetry in Pediatric Pelvic Fractures.

Orthopedics·2026
Same journal

Planned Versus Intraoperative Vascular Surgery Consultations in Orthopedic Oncology.

Orthopedics·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 30, 2026

The Transition to an Anterior-Based Muscle Sparing Approach Improves Early Postoperative Function but is Associated with a Learning Curve
09:51

The Transition to an Anterior-Based Muscle Sparing Approach Improves Early Postoperative Function but is Associated with a Learning Curve

Published on: September 7, 2022

Acetabular protrusio: a problem in depth.

Michael E Berend1

  • 1Center for Hip and Knee Surgery, Joint Replacement Surgeons of Indiana Research Foundation, Indiana University School of Medicine, 1199 Hadley Rd, Mooresville, IN 46158, USA.

Orthopedics
|September 26, 2008
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Achieving accurate acetabular implant positioning is crucial for hip surgery. Uncemented components demonstrate superior long-term survival compared to cemented cups in treating hip protrusio deformity.

More Related Videos

A Probing Device for Quantitatively Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Soft Tissues during Arthroscopy
06:16

A Probing Device for Quantitatively Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Soft Tissues during Arthroscopy

Published on: May 1, 2020

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 30, 2026

The Transition to an Anterior-Based Muscle Sparing Approach Improves Early Postoperative Function but is Associated with a Learning Curve
09:51

The Transition to an Anterior-Based Muscle Sparing Approach Improves Early Postoperative Function but is Associated with a Learning Curve

Published on: September 7, 2022

A Probing Device for Quantitatively Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Soft Tissues during Arthroscopy
06:16

A Probing Device for Quantitatively Measuring the Mechanical Properties of Soft Tissues during Arthroscopy

Published on: May 1, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Biomaterials science
  • Medical device engineering

Background:

  • Acetabular implant positioning is a critical factor in hip arthroplasty outcomes.
  • Protrusio deformity presents unique challenges for achieving optimal implant placement.
  • Current techniques for acetabular reconstruction require careful consideration of anatomical landmarks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify optimal techniques for achieving anatomic acetabular implant positioning.
  • To evaluate the survivorship of cemented versus uncemented acetabular components in hip protrusio deformity.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized medial reaming, central bone grafting, and rim placement with screw fixation for acetabular component positioning.
  • Compared survivorship data between cemented and uncemented acetabular components in a cohort of patients with hip protrusio deformity.

Main Results:

  • Careful medial reaming, central bone grafting, and rim placement with screw fixation facilitate accurate acetabular implant positioning.
  • Uncemented acetabular components exhibited significantly better survivorship than cemented cups in the treatment of hip protrusio deformity.

Conclusions:

  • Anatomic acetabular implant positioning can be reliably achieved using specific surgical techniques.
  • Uncemented acetabular components represent a more durable option for hip arthroplasty in cases of protrusio deformity.