Characterization and Correction of Symptomatic Hip Impingement in American Football Linemen

ConclusionsWhile cephalad retroversion was observed in approximately half of the hips, a significant cam deformity was seen maximally at 12:45, a more posterior cam location than that of the general population. Managing this pathology required obtaining preoperative and intraoperative images to characterize lesions and allow for their complete correction. With complete correction of the deformity, simulated range of motion demonstrated significant improvement in flexion, IR90, and FADIR maneuvers.

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Source: HSS Journal - March 5, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research