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What is Iliofemoral ligament?
A triangular ligament attached by its apex to the anterior inferior spine of the ilium and rim of the acetabulum, and by its base to the anterior intertrochanteric line of the femur; the strong medial band is attached to the lower part of the intertrochanteric line; the strong lateral part is fixed to the tubercle at the upper part of this line; the bands diverge, forming a Y-like figure with a weak area between; among the strongest of the body's ligaments, it limits extension at the hip joint.
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I have a tear of the medial band of the iliofemoral ligament with partial tear of the lateral band in my right hip. Is there a fix for these...
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Treatment is mainly strengthening excercises.
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I have a mild tear of the iliofemoral ligament that occurred in 2014 but is still not healed. Climbing up stairs and walking up inclines is...
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Investigation required to find the cause of pain.
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