Notching the femoral neck during total hip replacement can lead to significantly reduced blood flow to the femoral head, a new study shows. Paul E. Beaulé, MD, FRCSC, and colleagues at the Joint ...

A femoral endarterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove fatty deposits from the femoral artery in the groin. This artery supplies the lower body with oxygen-rich blood. The femoral artery is a ...

Femoral neck fractures are intracapsular fractures. The capsule is the area that contains the fluid that lubricates and nourishes the hip joint. Fractures in this area are categorized based on the ...