What Is Bilateral Coxa Profunda?

Coxa profunda refers to a deep acetabular socket. On pelvis x-rays it is seen as the acetabular fossa being medial to the ilioischial line. It should be differentiated from protrusio acetabuli

protrusio acetabuli
Acetabular protrusion, also known as protrusio acetabuli, is intrapelvic displacement of the acetabulum and femoral head, so that the femoral head projects medial to the ilioischial line. It should be differentiated from coxa profunda.
, where the femoral head is seen additionally medial to the ilioischial (Kohler's) line.

What is coxa profunda deformity?

Background. Coxa profunda, or a deep acetabular socket, is often used to diagnose pincer femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Radiographically, coxa profunda is the finding of an acetabular fossa medial to the ilioischial line.

How common is coxa profunda?

Coxa profunda was found in 76% of asymptomatic hips and 64% of hips with FAI. In the study, 70% of women had coxa profunda compared to 24% of men. Researchers noted acetabular over coverage in 22% of hips with coxa profunda.

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