The weight-bearing surface of the femoral head flattens in avascular necrosis. A) True B) False
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The question is asking whether it is true or false that the weight-bearing surface of the femoral head flattens in avascular necrosis. This requires understanding the condition's effects on the femoral head.
Answer
True
The final answer is True.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is True.
More Information
In avascular necrosis, the femoral head undergoes collapse and flattening due to impaired blood supply. This results in the weight-bearing surface flattening, particularly in advanced stages of the condition.
Tips
One common mistake is to confuse the initial stages of avascular necrosis with its advanced stages, where flattening is more clearly observed.
Sources
- Avascular Necrosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Avascular Necrosis of the Hip - Davis and DeRosa Physical Therapy - davisandderosa.com
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