A member asked:

I have had a pelvic x-ray & on my report it states bilateral acetabular retroversion noted. what does this mean please?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Acetabular retroversion is a congenital condition (your are born with it) in which the socket grows too far over the front of the ball, or femoral head, of the hip joint. This condition puts you at risk of hip pain due to impingement. Good luck!

Answered 3/18/2023

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