Intro
Preface
Editor's List
Acknowledgments
About the Book
Contents
About the Editor
1: Surgical Anatomy of the Hip Joint
1.1 Overview
1.1.1 Acetabulum
1.1.2 Proximal Femur
1.1.3 Femoral Neck
1.2 Anterior Surgical Approach to the Hip and the Anatomical Characteristics
1.2.1 Anatomy of the Anterolateral Hip Region and Common Approaches
1.2.1.1 Anatomical Landmarks
1.2.1.1.1 Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
1.2.1.1.2 The Greater Trochanter of the Femur
1.2.1.1.3 Median Point of Inguinal Ligament

1.2.1.2 Anatomy of Superficial Structures
1.2.1.2.1 Sartorius Muscle
1.2.1.2.2 Tensor Fascia Latae Muscle
1.2.1.3 Deep Anatomy
1.2.1.3.1 Rectus Femoris
1.2.1.3.2 Iliopsoas
1.2.1.3.3 Anterior Capsule, Ligaments, and Blood Supplies
1.2.2 Anterior Medial Anatomy of the Hip Region
1.2.2.1 Femoral Artery
1.2.2.2 Femoral Vein
1.3 Lateral Surgical Approach to the Hip and the Anatomical Characteristics
1.3.1 Anatomical Landmarks
1.3.1.1 Anterior Superior Iliac Spine
1.3.1.2 The Greater Trochanter
1.3.2 Superficial Anatomy
1.3.2.1 Fascia Lata

1.3.2.2 Gluteus Medius
1.3.2.3 Gluteus Minimus
1.3.2.4 Vastus Lateralis
1.3.2.5 Vessels and Nerves to Be Protected Through the Lateral Approach
1.4 Posterior Surgical Approach to the Hip and the Anatomical Characteristics
1.4.1 Anatomical Landmarks
1.4.1.1 The Great Trochanter
1.4.1.2 Posterior Superior Iliac Spine
1.4.1.3 Ischial Tuberosity
1.4.1.4 Body Surface Projection
1.4.2 Superficial Anatomy
1.4.3 Deep Anatomy
1.4.3.1 Piriformis
1.4.3.2 Obturator Internus
1.4.3.3 Quadratus Femoris

1.4.4 Vessels and Nerves to Be Protected Through the Posterior Approach
1.4.4.1 Sciatic Nerve
1.4.4.2 Superior and Inferior Gluteal Artery
1.5 Blood Supplies of the Hip Joint
1.5.1 Blood Supplies Around the Hip Joint
1.5.1.1 Medial Femoral Circumflex Artery
1.5.1.2 Lateral Femoral Circumflex Artery
1.5.1.3 Obturator Artery
1.5.1.4 Superior Gluteal Artery
1.5.1.5 Inferior Gluteal Artery
1.5.1.6 Femoral Profound Artery
1.5.2 Blood Supply to the Head and Neck of the Femur
1.5.2.1 Retinacular Arteries

1.5.2.2 Artery to the Ligament of the Femoral Head
1.5.2.3 Nutrient Artery of the Femur
1.5.3 Blood Supplies to the Acetabulum
2: Biomechanics of Hip Joints
2.1 Overview
2.2 Hip Solid Mechanics
2.2.1 Hip Mechanical Properties
2.2.2 Bony Stable Structure
2.2.3 Static Stability Function of the Joint Capsule, Ligament, and Labrum
2.2.4 Hip Dynamic Stability Structure
2.2.5 Hip Biotribology
2.3 Hip Kinematics and Dynamics
References
3: Assessment of Hip Pain
3.1 Overview
3.2 Clinical Features
3.2.1 Medical History