Medical MCQ-Avascular necrosis of femur head is due to which of the following aery?

Avascular necrosis of femur head is due to which of the following aery?

Medial circumflex femoral aery

Lateral circumflex femoral aery

Obturator aery

Profunda femoris aery

Question Category:

Orthopaedics

Correct Answer:

Medial circumflex femoral aery

Description:

Reticular aery branch of medial circumflex femoral aery supplies the head of femur. In case of femur neck fracture, this aery may be occluded leading to avascular necrosis of femur head.

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