147: Role of Cam In Hip Torsion Forces

Some people have cams in their hips, some don't. Some cams are a problem, some aren't. What effects can a cam have on a hip joint? Are these good or bad? What happens after a cam is surgically removed?

Hip Joint Torsional Loading Before and After Cam Femoroacetabular Impingement Surgery.
Ng KCG, El Daou H, Bankes MJK, Rodriguez Y Baena F, Jeffers JRT.
Am J Sports Med. 2018 Dec 31:363546518815159. doi: 10.1177/0363546518815159. [Epub ahead of print]

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