Catalog. LCF Pathology Tests

Introduction

A decade ago, researchers noted that there was no specific test for detecting ruptures of the ligamentum capitis femoris (LCF), and the known signs were nonspecific and observed in other intra-articular pathologies of the hip joint (2010CerezalL_Pérez-CarroL). After a decade of research and observations, the applicability of a specific clinical symptom for determining the condition of LCF remains unknown (2020ReimanMP_DijkstraHP). Until now, the accuracy of testing for LCF pathology during physical examination necessitates resorting to other, primarily instrumental diagnostic methods.

Keywords

ligamentum capitis femoris, ligamentum teres, ligament of head of femur, hip joint, tests, pathology, trauma

References

Cerezal L, Kassarjian A, Canga A, Dobado MC, Montero JA, Llopis E, Pérez-Carro L. Anatomy, biomechanics, imaging, and management of ligamentum teres injuries. Radiographics. 2010;30(6)1637-51. [pubs.rsna.org]

Reiman MP, Kemp JL, Heerey JJ, Weir A, Van Klij P, Kassarjian A ... Dijkstra HP. Consensus recommendations on the classification, definition and diagnostic criteria of hip-related pain in young and middle-aged active adults from the International Hip-related pain research network, Zurich 2018. British journal of sports medicine. 2020;54(11)631-41. [bjsm.bmj.com(Abstr) , bjsm.bmj.com(PDF) , bjsm.bmj.com(PDF,Supp)]

Catalog. LCF Pathology Tests

Amenabar T, O'Donnell J. Successful treatment of isolated, partial thickness ligamentum teres (LT) tears with debridement and capsulorrhaphy. Hip International 2013;23(6)576-82. [journals.sagepub.com , researchgate.net(PDF)]

Byrd JWT, Jones KS. Traumatic rupture of the ligamentum teres as a source of hip pain. Arthroscopy 2004;20(4)385–91. [unfallchirurgie.ch(PDF)]

Domb BG, Stake CE, Lindner D, El-Bitar Y, Jackson TJ: Arthroscopic capsular plication and labral preservation in borderline hip dysplasia: Two-year clinical outcomes of a surgical approach to a challenging problem. Am J Sports Med 2013;41(11)2591-8. [journals.sagepub.com]

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Lampert C. Laesionen des lig. Capitis femoris. Arthroskopie 2009;4(22)293–8. [infona.pl]

Magee D. Orthopedic Physical Assessment 6th ed. Philadelphia: Saunders; 2014. [books.google]

Martin RL, Martin HD. Function and clinical relevance of the ligamentum teres: a current concept. Current Orthopaedic Practice 2015;26(4)425-8. [ingentaconnect.com]

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O’Donnell J, Economopoulos K, Singh P, Bates D, Pritchard M. The ligamentum teres test: a novel and effective test in diagnosing tears of the ligamentum teres. Am J Sports Med 2014;42(1)138-43. [journals.sagepub.com]

O’Donnell JM, Devitt BM, Arora M. The role of the ligamentum teres in the adult hip: redundant or relevant? A review. Journal of hip preservation surgery 2018;5(1)15-22. [academic.oup.com]

O’Donnell JM, Pritchard M, Porthos Salas A, Singh PJ. The ligamentum teres—its increasing importance. J Hip Preserv Surg. 2014;1(1)3-11. [academic.oup.com , academic.oup.com(PDF)]

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Архипов СВ. Роль связки головки бедренной кости в патогенезе коксартроза: автореф. дис. … канд. мед. наук. Москва, 2012. [researchgate.net , medical-diss.com]

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13c.Soligalich

Soligalich , icon, Jacob wrestling with the angel ( 13 cent. ). Depicting the circumstances and mechanism of the ligamentum capitis femoris (LCF) injury based on the description in the Book of Genesis: 25 And Ja cob wa s left alone; and there wrestled a man with him until the breaking of the day. 26 And when he saw that he could not pre vail against him, he struck against the hollow of his thigh ; and the hollow of Jacob's thigh was put out of joint, as he was wrestling with him. … 33 Therefore do the children of Israel not eat the sinew which shrank, which is upon the hollow of the thigh, unto this day; because he struck against the hollow of Jacob's thigh on the sinew that shrank. ( 1922LeeserI , Genesis (Bereshit) 32:25-26,33) More about the plot in our work: Ninth month, eleventh day ( 2024 АрхиповСВ. Девятый месяц, одиннадцатый день ). Soligalich – Jacob Wrestling with the Angel ( 13 cent. ); original in the leonovval...

THE GIFTS OF THE MAGI FOR ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS

Translation of the article: Архипов СВ. Новая техника проксимального крепления при реконструкции ligamentum capitis femoris: Дары волхвов ортопедическим хирургам. The text in Russian is available at the following link: 2026АрхиповСВ . A Novel Technique for Proximal Fixation of Ligamentum Capitis Femoris Reconstruction: The Gifts of the Magi for Orthopedic Surgeons S.V. Arkhipov, Independent Researcher, Joensuu, Finland CONTENT [i] Abstract [ii] Introduction [iii] Materials and Methods [iv] Technique [v] Discussion [vi] Conclusion [vii] Appendix [viii] References [ix] Structured Abstract [x] Additional material [i] Abstract An experimental technique for reconstruction of the ligamentum capitis femoris (ligamentum teres femoris) is described. The proposed method involves creating two portions of the ligament analog: a pubic portion and an ischial portion. Fixation of thes...

2018WhiteBJ_HerzogMM

Article: White BJ et al. Simultaneous acetabular labrum and ligamentum teres reconstruction: a case report (2018). A case of ligamentum capitis femoris (LCF) reconstruction using a tendon graft is described. The text in Russian is available at the following link: 2018WhiteBJ_HerzogMM . Simultaneous acetabular labrum and ligamentum teres reconstruction: a case report White BJ, Scoles AM, Herzog MM CONTENT [i] Abstract [ii] Introduction [iii] Materials and Methods [iv] Results [v] Discussion & Conclusion [vi] References [vii] Application [i] Abstract This study aims to present the surgical technique for reconstructing both the acetabular labrum and the ligamentum teres and to describe the early outcomes of this procedure in a 15-year-old male with recurrent hip instability. A 15-year-old patient with recurrent left hip dislocation, hip joint instability and failed non-operative intervention presented f...

2025SarassaC_HerreraAM

Content [i] Annotation [ii] Original text [iii] References [iv] Source & links [v] Notes [vi] Authors & Affiliations [vii] Keywords [i] Annotation Abstract of the article : Sarassa C. et al . I ntraosseous Tunneling and Ligamentum Teres Ligamentodesis “Teretization” to Enhance S tability in Congenital Hip Dislocation Surgery: Surgical Technique and Mid-Term Outcomes (2025). The article describes a technique for fixing the femoral head using the ligamentum capitis femoris (LCF) in congenital hip dislocation. The text in Russian is available at the following link: 2025SarassaC_HerreraAM . [ii] Original text Abstract Background Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) with complete dislocation (grade ≥III) in older patients often requires open reduction. However, achieving long-term stability remains challenging. This study introduces and evaluates a novel surgical technique, intraosseous tunneling ...

1976CrelinES

Content [i] Annotation [ii] Original text [iii] Illustrations [iv] Source & links [v] Notes [vi] Authors & Affiliations [vii] Keywords [i] Annotation Article : Crelin ES. An experimental study of hip stability in human newborn cadavers (1976). The author described an experimental study of the role of ligamentum capitis femoris (LCF) in stabilizing the hip joint and its significance for the occurrence of congenital hip dislocation. The text in Russian is available at the following link: 1976CrelinES . [ii] Original text (in German) An Experimental Study of Hip Stability in Human Newborn Cadavers E. S. Crelin Sections of Gross Anatomy and Orthopaedic Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06510 Received August 21, 1975 The less frequent variety of hip dislocation occurs before birth and may be associated with neuromuscular disorders such as arthrogr...

Online Journal «ABOUT ROUND LIGAMENT OF FEMUR», January 2026

The journal is dedicated to the ligamentum capitis femoris (LCF) and related topics About the Journal »»» . The online journal « About Round Ligament of Femur » was created based on the scientific blog of the same name. The resource is the English-language part of the project: ONLINE JOURNAL: Ligamentum capitis femoris . Updates: As new materials are prepared. Mission : Popularization and preservation of knowledge about LCF, as well as promoting its practical application. Main goal: Improvement of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of injuries and diseases of the hip joint. Publisher: Arkhipov S.V., independent researc...

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T he ligament of the head of femur or ligamentum capitis femoris (LCF) is the key to a graceful gait and understanding the causes of hip joint diseases. We present promising scientific knowledge necessary for preserving health, to create new implants and techniques of treating degenerative pathology and damage of the hip joint. Project objective : preserving a normal gait and quality of life, helping to study of hip joint biomechanics, developing effective treatments for its diseases and injuries. In translating to English, the author is assisted by ChatGPT (version 3.5) and the Google Translate service . We're sorry for any flaws in the syntax. The meaning makes up for the imperfections! TABLES OF CONTENTS Acetabular Canal (Anatomy, topography and significance of the functioning area of the ligamentum capitis femoris) Acetabular Canal. Part 1. This article describes the space where the ligam...

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A Novel Technique for Proximal Fixation

Arkhipov SV. A Novel Technique for Proximal Fixation of Ligamentum Capitis Femoris Reconstruction: The Gifts of the Magi for Orthopedic Surgeons. About Round Ligament of Femur. January 14, 2026. DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.25269.33763 https://roundligament.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-gifts-of-magi-for-orthopedic.html Abstract Purpose: To describe an experimental technique for proximal fixation in ligamentum capitis femoris (ligamentum teres femoris; LCF) reconstruction using pubic and ischial portions anchored in corresponding pelvic bone tunnels, tested on synthetic hip joint models, and to propose it’s for arthroscopic application with visualization via an inferior portal and femoral tunnel. Methods: Synthetic polyurethane bone analogs (Synbone) of the pelvis and proximal femur were used to fabricate hip joint models. Acetabular cartilage analogs were created from self-curing plastic compound. Femoral tunnels were drilled along the neck axis from the subtrochanteric region below the tub...

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