Less hip range of motion is associated with a greater alpha angle in people with longstanding hip and groin pain - Takeaways - MDSpire

Less hip range of motion is associated with a greater alpha angle in people with longstanding hip and groin pain

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  • August Estberger

  • Anders Pålsson

  • Ioannis Kostogiannis

  • Eva Ageberg

  • September 12, 2021

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    Longstanding hip and groin pain significantly impacts quality of life and participation in daily activities among young to middle-aged adults.

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    Cam-type femoroacetabular impingement syndrome is associated with increased labrum and cartilage damage, leading to a higher risk of secondary hip osteoarthritis.

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    The alpha angle, which quantifies cam morphology, is linked to reduced hip range of motion, particularly in internal rotation with hip flexion.

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    This study aims to investigate the relationship between passive hip range of motion and alpha angle in patients with longstanding hip and groin pain.

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    A clinical tool to identify patients likely to have cam morphology could aid clinicians in deciding on the need for radiographic investigation.

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Less hip range of motion is associated with a greater alpha angle in people with longstanding hip and groin pain

  • by August Estberger, Anders Pålsson, Ioannis Kostogiannis, Eva Ageberg

  • September 12, 2021

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