The association of femoroacetabular impingement and delayed gadolinium enhanced mri of cartilage (dgemric): a population ‐based study

ConclusionSubjects with mixed FAI had reduced T1 RVs compared other FAI subtypes. No substantial cartilage degeneration was found in pure cam or pincer FAI compared to non‐FAI hips. These results indicate that the presence of cam or pincer impingements alone does not suggest the beginning of cartilage degeneration. In contrast, the presence of both FAI subtypes is a risk factor for early cartilage damage.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Arthritis Care and Research - November 7, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Yimeng Guo, Honglin Zhang, Hong Qian, David R. Wilson, Hubert Wong, Morgan Barber, Bruce B. Forster, John Esdaile, Jolanda Cibere, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research