Why the study?
Femoral deformities are common in developmental dysplasia of the hip, but treatment decisions are not standardized and comparisons to cam femoroacetabular impingement deformities are needed.
What are the differences in proximal femur shape variation between female patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip and those with cam femoroacetabular impingement?
Population
Female patients with DDH (n = 68) or cam FAI (n = 60)
Comparison
DDH vs cam FAI
Authors
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Distinct femoral shapes distinguish DDH from cam FAI on 3D analysis; leaves open whether measures standardize treatment.
What are the differences in proximal femur shape variation between female patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip and those with cam femoroacetabular impingement?
Both articular and extra-articular regions of the proximal femur have distinct shape features in DDH and cam FAI, suggesting that approaches to addressing each disorder should be unique.
Harris et al. (2024) studied this question.