To investigate the association between radiographic and clinical factors and the presence of cam morphology, and to determine if these factors can predict the development of cam morphology.
Key Findings:
Cam morphology presence and size were associated with radiographic and clinical parameters, but hip parameters did not predict the development of cam morphology.
No evidence was found that hip parameters preceded the development of cam morphology.
Cam morphology developed simultaneously with changes in hip parameters over the study period, indicating a complex relationship.
Interpretation:
The findings suggest that while hip parameters are related to cam morphology, they do not serve as predictive factors for its development, highlighting the need for further research.
Limitations:
The study focused solely on adolescent male football players, limiting generalizability to other populations.
Exclusion of participants with known hip disorders may affect the results and introduce bias.
Conclusion:
Cam morphology and hip parameters develop concurrently, indicating that preventive measures may not be based on these parameters alone, and future research should explore alternative predictive factors.
