Femoracetabular Impingement

Overview

A pathological mechanical process that can lead to hip failure. It is caused by abnormalities of the ACETABULUM and/or FEMUR combined with rigorous hip motion, leading to repetitive collisions that damage the soft tissue structures.

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Quick facts about Femoracetabular Impingement

Topic type

Condition

Category

Orthopaedics

MeSH classification

C05.550.384|C23.550.347

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