Hip joint with dislocation

Object numberGC.5702
TitleHip joint with dislocation
DescriptionThe left femur, showing a congenital dislocation of the femur at the hip joint.
From a female aged 15 years suffering mental health issues, the subject of congenital spastic diplegia with much contraction of the left lower extremity which was flexed adducted and rotated medially. The dislocation had been acquired as a result of the muscular contracture.
Object nameJOINT, hip
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Height: 16.7 cm
Width: 16.2 cm
Depth: 11.3 cm