Published in:
01-12-2012 | Symposium: ABJS Carl T. Brighton Workshop on Hip Preservation Surgery
Report of Breakout Session: Coxa Profunda/Protrusio Management
Authors:
Moritz Tannast, MD, Michael Leunig, MD, Session Participants
Published in:
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research®
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Issue 12/2012
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Excerpt
Architectural abnormalities of the acetabulum that lead to overcoverage of the femoral head may predispose the femoral neck toward direct impaction on the acetabular rim complex during terminal hip motion. These alterations cause pincer-type femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). The arthritic process is initiated by the damage to the labrum and acetabular rim cartilage caused by femoral neck impaction as well as from contre coup cartilage damage that occurs when the neck levers against the rim. Appropriate management of global overcoverage such as coxa profunda or protrusio requires identification of the underlying pathoanatomy, assessment of clinical signs and symptoms, and the application of contemporary surgical techniques. …
