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. 2001 Oct;20(4):791-9, vii.
doi: 10.1016/s0278-5919(05)70285-4.

Injury to the ligamentum teres. Mechanism, findings, and results of treatment

J Rao  1 , Y X Zhou, R N Villar
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Injury to the ligamentum teres. Mechanism, findings, and results of treatment

J Rao et al. Clin Sports Med. 2001 Oct.

Abstract

In this article we discuss the role of the ligamentum teres in relation to the hip joint. The anatomy of the ligamentum teres is used to help with an understanding of the mechanism of the ligament's actions. This action and the modes of injury to the ligament are explored. We describe a simple classification system for injuries to the ligamentum teres, such that Group I are complete tears to the ligament; Group II are partial tears; and Group III are degenerative tears. As more experience is gained with the diagnosis and treatment of injuries to this integral structure, the clearer will be our understanding of the role of the ligamentum teres in the hip joint.

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