In plain language
Symptomatic contact related to hip bone shape can affect the labrum and cartilage.
Clinical Significance & Management
Symptoms, examination and imaging must agree when planning care.
Symptoms & Clinical Presentation
Groin pain with flexion, squatting, sitting or turning; stiffness or catching.
Etiology & Injury Mechanisms
- Femoral or acetabular shape and repeated deep flexion or rotation contribute.
Diagnostics & Imaging Guide
History, hip examination and X-rays; MRI for selected soft-tissue assessment.
Treatment Options
Modify provoking activities and train hip and trunk control; consider surgery for persistent confirmed disease.
Rehabilitation Milestones & Timeline
Rehabilitation depends on the diagnosis, procedure and associated injuries. Progression requires assessment of healing, symptoms and function; elapsed time or a single test cannot determine readiness for sport.
Rehabilitation progression
Build tolerable movement, strength and sport tasks; postoperative limits depend on repairs.
Evidence-Based Clarifications
Cam or pincer morphology alone may be asymptomatic.
Sources & References
Educational clinical definitions synthesized from AAOS, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, and HSS. Individual diagnosis and surgery require professional medical evaluation.
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