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What is supra-acetabular sclerosis showed on my hip x-ray ?
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Wear and tear: Sclerosis is the term used to describe where there has been wear & tear to a bone, and the body has attempted to make the bony area stronger by depositing new bone & calcium into the area. In your case, it is seen in the roof of the acetabulum is a concave surface of the pelvis. The head of the femur meets with the pelvis at the acetabulum, forming the hip joint.[1][2]
Answered 12/1/2019
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Thickening of bone: Supra acetabular sclerosis is a thickening of the bone. It may be an incidental finding but may also be an early sign of hip arthritis.
Answered 9/21/2018
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