Abstract
Mechanical impingement of the proximal femur against the acetabular rim is now recognized as a common cause of labral tears and degenerative changes in the hip. Open surgery is successful in treating this condition if damage to the articular cartilage surface is minimal.
MeSH terms
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Acetabulum / diagnostic imaging
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Acetabulum / injuries
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Acetabulum / surgery*
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Cartilage, Articular / diagnostic imaging
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Cartilage, Articular / injuries
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Cartilage, Articular / surgery
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Femur / diagnostic imaging
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Femur / injuries
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Femur / surgery*
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Hip Joint / diagnostic imaging
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Hip Joint / surgery*
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Humans
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Joint Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Joint Diseases / rehabilitation
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Joint Diseases / surgery*
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Risk Factors
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome