Cam impingement: defining the presence of a cam deformity by the alpha angle: data from the CHECK cohort and Chingford cohort.

INTRODUCTION: Cam impingement is characterized by abnormal contact between the proximal femur and acetabulum caused by a non-spherical femoral head, known as a cam deformity. A cam deformity is usually quantified by the alpha angle; greater alpha angles substantially increase the risk for osteoarthr...

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Main Authors: Agricola, R, Waarsing, J, Thomas, G, Carr, A, Reijman, M, Bierma-Zeinstra, S, Glyn-Jones, S, Weinans, H, Arden, N
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2014