The anatomy, diagnosis and pathology of femoroacetabular impingement.
Femoroacetabular impingement is a significant cause of osteoarthritis in young active individuals, whose prognosis is directly and positively influenced by early intervention to prevent irreversible joint damage. This article discusses the anatomy, examination findings, radiological features and natural history of the condition.
Stafford
Giles
G
University College Hospitals NHS Trust, London.
Witt
Johan
J
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