Week 5 Flashcards
What is an alpha angle
angle at which the femoral head departs from its normal spherical outline
What alpha angle is indicative of CAM morphology
> 55 degrees
Is it possible to have CAM morphology on X-ray but no hip pain
Yes
What do you need to have a FAI diagnosis confirmed
CAM morphology on X-ray AND pain
What is a lateral centre edge angle
coverage of femoral head by acetabulum roof
Lateral centre edge angle <20 degrees
dysplastic (undercoverage)
Lateral centre edge angle 20-25 degrees
borderline dysplastic
Lateral centre edge angle 26-40 degrees
normal
Lateral centre edge angle >40 degrees
overcovered
What is FAI
abnormal contact between femoral head and acetabulum
what is the distinction between someone having CAM morphology and FAI
can have CAM morphology but need pain/symptomatic to have FAI
What is CAM morphology
Femoral head boney lesion
What is pincer morphology
Acetabulum boney lesion
2 types of FAI morphology
CAM and Pincer
Association of cam lesions and hip OA
association of larger CAM lesions increasing risk of hip OA
Management options for FAI
surgery only option if we want to change underlying bone morphology