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The etiology of primary femoroacetabular impingement: genetics or acquired deformity?


ABSTRACT: The etiology of primary femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) remains controversial. Both genetic and acquired causes have been postulated and studied. While recent studies suggest that genetic factors may have a role in the development of FAI, there is no conclusive evidence that FAI is transmitted genetically. Currently, the most popular theory for the development of cam-type deformities is that a repetitive injury to the proximal femoral physis occurs during a critical period of development. There is a correlation between a high volume of impact activities during adolescence and the development of cam-type deformities. Multiple studies have found a high prevalence of FAI in elite football, ice hockey, basketball and soccer players. In this article, we review the current literature relating to the etiology of primary FAI.

SUBMITTER: Packer JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4765309 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The etiology of primary femoroacetabular impingement: genetics or acquired deformity?

Packer Jonathan D JD   Safran Marc R MR  

Journal of hip preservation surgery 20150618 3


The etiology of primary femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) remains controversial. Both genetic and acquired causes have been postulated and studied. While recent studies suggest that genetic factors may have a role in the development of FAI, there is no conclusive evidence that FAI is transmitted genetically. Currently, the most popular theory for the development of cam-type deformities is that a repetitive injury to the proximal femoral physis occurs during a critical period of development. The  ...[more]

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