ABSTRACT
The femoral head derives its blood supply mainly from the retinacular branches of the medial circumflex femoral artery and there is a small contribution from the artery of the ligamentum teres (Summary box 35.1).
The femoral head derives its blood supply mainly from the retinacular branches of the medial circumflex femoral artery and there is a small contribution from the artery of the ligamentum teres (Summary box 35.1).