New publications of our resource in 2026 The initial phase of collecting data on LCF, accumulated prior to the 20th century, is largely complete. Next, we plan to analyze and synthesize thematic information, adding data from the 20th and 21st centuries. The work will focus primarily on: prevention, diagnosis, arthroscopy, plastic surgery, and endoprosthetics. April 1 , 2026 LCF in 2026 (March) Quotes from articles and books published in February 2026 mentioning the ligamentum capitis femoris. Marсh 24 , 2026 Great C ompilation. Chapter 49 Great Compilation. Chapter 50 Marсh 23 , 2026 Great C ompilation. Chapter 47 Great Compilation. Chapter 48 Marсh 22 , 2026 Great C ompilation. Chapter 45 Great Compilation. Chapter 46 Marсh 21 , 2026 Great C ompilation. Chapter 43 Great Compilation. Chapter 44 Marсh 20 , 2026 Great C ompilation. Chapter 41 Great Compilation. Chapter 42 M...
LCF in 2026 (March)
(Quotes from articles and books published in March 2026 mentioning the ligamentum capitis femoris)
Kelly,
J. J., Krych, A. J., & Hevesi, M. (2026). Arthroscopic Hip Capsular
Reconstruction. Clinics in Sports Medicine. March 2, 2026. DOI: 10.1016/j.csm.2026.01.003 [i] sportsmed.theclinics.com
Puga, T. B., Box, M. W., Perleberg,
T., Paulter, B., O’Connor, K. P., & Riehl, J. T. (2026). Comparison of
Intra‐Articular Hip Injections Using Ultrasound or Anatomic Landmarks: A
Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. Advances in Orthopedics, 2026(1), 5518632. [ii] onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Arkhipov, S. V. (2026). The
Book of Bereshit as a Great Compilation of Texts and Meanings from the Second
Intermediate Period of Egypt: A Pilot Culturological, Medical, Archaeological,
and Textological Examination of the Legends versus Traditional Attribution. About round ligament of femur. [iii] researchgate.net
Shiraishi, D., Shimizu, J., Fujita,
H., Zeniya, T., Kosukegawa, I., Emori, M., & Teramoto, A. (2026). A case of
the pediatric avascular osteonecrosis after femoral neck fracture: Prevention
of collapse of the femoral head with long-term non-weight-bearing therapy. JOS
Case Reports. [iv]
sciencedirect.com
Dunseath, O. A., Al-Obaidi, I.,
Ignatius, L., Rudran, B., & Jordan, C. (2026). Femoral head fractures:
anatomy, diagnosis and management. EFORT Open Reviews, 11(3), 175-182. [v] eor.bioscientifica.com
Gouniyal, D., Prakash, A., Pradhan,
G. S., & Manchanda, A. (2026). Radiological evaluation of hip joint
pathologies in limping children. J Clin Images Med Case Rep, 7(2), 3946. [vi] cimcr.org
Ikezawa, S., Nishino, T., Yoneda, N.,
Tayama, K., & Noguchi, H. (2026). Acute total hip arthroplasty for anterior
hip fracture–dislocation: a case report. Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2026(3), rjag138. [vii] academic.oup.com
Türkoğlu, F. N., Akın Saygın, D.,
Alpa, Ş., & Aydın Kabakçı, A. D. (2026). The fovea capitis femoris as a
dynamic surgical landmark: morphometric associations with the femoral
inclination angle. Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 48(1), 94. [viii] link.springer.com
Bellaire, L. L., & Stevens, P.
(2026). Invited Perspective: It is time to rename SCFE. Journal of the
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, 100371. [ix] sciencedirect.com
Jentschura, F. A. C., Tutor, Ø.,
& Gál, J. (2026). Cause of the death of the golden hamster. Literature
review and necropsy evaluation of pathological findings of golden hamsters. University
of Veterinary Science, Budapest. [x] huveta.hu
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The ligamentum teres is less commonly considered a primary stabilizer but may play a more important role in dysplastic hips…
Yoon et al., 2020
Reason for intra-articular hip injection : Partial tear or degeneration
of round ligament of the femur
[iii] Abstract
The Book of Genesis (Bereshith) was composed in Egypt during the 17th
century BCE and reachedits definitive protographic form following the Minoan
eruption of Thera. This study argues that thework was the result of a
collaboration between an Egyptian polymath and a distinguished scribe ofAsiatic
descent. By analyzing ancient texts, anatomical descriptions, archaeological
data, Bronze Agecultural history, and climatic markers, this article
demonstrates that the book emerged from the workof a high-ranking
socio-political committee within the Egyptian House of Life. We argue that
theinclusion of precise anatomical data, such as the ligamentum capitis
femoris, serves as a diagnosticmarker of this Egyptian medical-scribal
collaboration, challenging the late-date theories of thedocumentary hypothesis.
The femoral head receives its blood supply primarily
from the extracapsular retinacular arteries. The contribution of the ligamentum
teres artery, which is minor in children, diminishes further with growth
[6].
Chung, S. M. (1976). The arterial
supply of the developing proximal end of the human femur. Jbjs, 58(7), 961-970.
There are
three main sources of blood to the femoral head: the medial and lateral femoral
circumflex arteries (branches of the deep femoral artery) and the foveal branch
of the obturator artery (via the ligament of the head of the femur). There are
three main sources of blood to the femoral head: the medial and lateral femoral
circumflex arteries (branches of the deep femoral artery) and the foveal branch
of the obturator artery (via the ligament of the head of the femur).
Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH): This study included one case of DDH. This was a 3-year-old female presenting with limp since infancy. X-ray B/L hip joint revealed supero-lateral migration of left femoral head with broken Shenton’s arch and increased acetabular angle. USG hip was non-contributory. MRI revealed superolateral and posterior dislocation of the left femoral head with mild T2/STIR hyperintensity, accompanied by a small, distorted femoral epiphysis showing delayed ossification. The left acetabulum appeared shallow, with an increased acetabular angle. There was also associated hypertrophy of the pulvinar and ligamentum teres. No labral abnormalities or signs of avascular necrosis of the femoral head were seen in our case. These findings are in agreement with Chander et al. [5] who found similar MRI findings.
Surgery was performed via a posterior
approach. The femoral head fragment avulsed at the ligamentum teres was found
incarcerated within the acetabulum. Although fractures of the AIIS and anterior
wall were identified, sufficient acetabular coverage and stable press-fit fixation
of a cementless cup were achieved without additional internal fixation. A dual
mobility cup (DMC) and a cementless femoral stem were implanted
The spherical articular structure at the proximal end of the femur, the
caput femoris, contains on its surface the fovea capitis femoris (FCF), a
distinct depression serving as the attachment site of the ligamentum capitis
femoris, whose vascular structures contribute to the blood of the femoral head.
In addition, the
FCF plays a central role in femoral tunnel drilling for ligamentum capitis femoris
reconstruction, where the tunnel is directed through the foveal
centre to restore native anatomy and biomechanics [2, 12].
After all, the femoral head is firmly attached by the ligamentum teres, which prevents the epiphysis from slipping.
After finishing the external examinations the skin and subcutaneous tissue is split from the perineum to the chin. The skin has to be striped back till the vertebral column. After exposing the hip joints, the ligamentum teres major is cut on the head of the femur.
Author:
Arkhipov S.V. – candidate of medical sciences, surgeon, traumatologist-orthopedist.
Keywords
ligamentum capitis femoris, ligamentum teres, ligament of head of femur, history .