Arthroscopic Focal Subspinal Decompression and Management of Pincer-Type Femoroacetabular Impingement.

ABSTRACT: Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome is a common hip pathology significantly affecting not only the intra- and extra-articular structures but also the biomechanical function of the joint. Cam and pincer bony lesions have been extensively studied. However, during recent years, other types of extra-articular impingement between the pelvic and femoral bone have been investigated. When a prominent or morphologically abnormal anterior-inferior iliac spine (AIIS) impinges repetitively on the femoral side during motion, the subspinal acetabular region becomes prominent and extends toward the intra-articular part of the joint. This results in restriction of the range of motion of the hip and pain, especially with flexion. Therefore, during hip arthroscopy, it is necessary to evaluate the subspina

SUBMITTER: Locks R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5621484 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature