Hip joint with tuberculosis

Object numberGC.6527
TitleHip joint with tuberculosis
DescriptionThe os innominatum and proximal portion of a right hip joint, showing changes due to tuberculous arthritis.
From a young adult.
From both he femoral head. and the acetabulum all cartilages of encrustation have been removed and much of the cancellous bone decalcified and absorbed Decalcification has rarefied the neck of the femur superiorly and a smaller area posteriorly and has increased the capacity of the acetabulum by removal of its superior margin.
Object nameJOINT, hip
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen
Dimensions
- Height: 26.60 cm
Diameter: 16.30 cm