Passive Hip Range of Motion Predicts Femoral Torsion and Acetabular Version

Conclusions: This study confirmed that passive hip range of motion significantly predicts combined femoral torsion and central acetabular version. Accurate clinical assessment of the COTAV index may inform surgical decision-making in hip preservation surgery.

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Source: The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - January 20, 2016 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Chadayammuri, V., Garabekyan, T., Bedi, A., Pascual-Garrido, C., Rhodes, J., OHara, J., Mei-Dan, O. Tags: Hip, Sports Medicine Scientific Articles Source Type: research