Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Bones of the Lower Limb: Femur and Patella01:16

Bones of the Lower Limb: Femur and Patella

The femur is the body's longest and strongest bone spanning the thigh region. Its head articulates with the acetabulum of the hip bone to form the hip joint. A minor indentation on the medial side of the femoral head, called the fovea capitis, serves as the site of attachment for the ligament of the head of the femur. This weak ligament spans the femur and acetabulum and supports the hip joint. The narrowed region below the head is the neck of the femur. The inclination angle between the neck...
Knee Joint01:23

Knee Joint

The knee joint is the most complicated joint in the body. It consists of three articulations– two tibiofemoral and one patellofemoral. As is characteristic of synovial joints, the knee joint has a thin articular capsule that partially surrounds this joint cavity. Additionally, several ligaments, muscles, and cartilaginous structures support the movement of the knee.
A total of seven ligaments support the knee joint. The patellar ligament, which is also attached to the quadriceps femoris group...
Muscles that Move the Thigh01:20

Muscles that Move the Thigh

The thigh's motion is primarily governed by muscles originating in the pelvic girdle and inserted into the femur. One crucial muscle, the iliopsoas, is a combination of the psoas major and the iliacus muscles, sharing a common insertion point on the lesser trochanter of the femur.
Three other significant muscles are the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus. The gluteus maximus originates from the posterior surface of the ilium, sacrum, and coccyx, and the thoracolumbar fascia...
Abdominal Regions and Quadrants01:19

Abdominal Regions and Quadrants

To promote clear communication, for instance, about the location of a patient's abdominal pain or a suspicious mass, anatomists and clinicians typically use imaginary lines to categorize the abdominopelvic cavity into either four quadrants or nine regions to identify organs in the cavity.
The simpler quadrants approach, which is more commonly used in medicine, subdivides the cavity with one horizontal and one vertical line that intersects at the patient's umbilicus (navel). The four quadrants...
Ankle Joint01:10

Ankle Joint

The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (crural = leg). It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg. The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three areas of articulation. The top of the talus articulates with the inferior tibia. This is the portion of the ankle joint that carries the body weight between the leg and foot. The sides of the talus are firmly held in position by the articulations...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Hip Arthroscopy Femoroplasty Resection Characteristics as They Relate to Postoperative Clinical Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

HSS journal : the musculoskeletal journal of Hospital for Special Surgery·2026
Same author

Podium Abstracts Presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association·2026
Same author

How accurate are arthroplasty surgeons in visually estimating extension and flexion gaps in total knee arthroplasty?

Bone & joint open·2026
Same author

Enhancing Surgeon Longevity and Performance: Six Lanes from Elite Athlete Optimization Applied to Surgical Leadership.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·2026
Same author

Return to Sport and Outcomes After Hip Arthroscopic Surgery for Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement in Professional Athletes.

The American journal of sports medicine·2025
Same author

2025 ICM: Nutrition.

The Journal of arthroplasty·2025
Same journal

"Women's Sports Is Still in its Infancy." - Billie Jean King.

Clinics in sports medicine·2026
Same journal

Treatment Considerations in the Female Athlete.

Clinics in sports medicine·2026
Same journal

Sports Considerations Related to Pregnancy and Postpartum.

Clinics in sports medicine·2026
Same journal

Management of Bone Stress Injuries: A Holistic Approach.

Clinics in sports medicine·2026
Same journal

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport.

Clinics in sports medicine·2026
Same journal

Gymnastics-Related Injuries for the Female Athlete.

Clinics in sports medicine·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 3, 2026

In Vivo Quantification of Hip Arthrokinematics during Dynamic Weight-bearing Activities using Dual Fluoroscopy
07:43

In Vivo Quantification of Hip Arthrokinematics during Dynamic Weight-bearing Activities using Dual Fluoroscopy

Published on: July 2, 2021

Impingement (acetabular side).

Michael B Cross1, Peter D Fabricant, Travis G Maak

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA. crossm@hss.edu

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|March 23, 2011
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Surgical management of rim impingement lesions requires accurate localization and removal of bony abnormalities. Goals include preserving labral tissue, with consideration for alternative procedures if arthroscopy is insufficient.

More Related Videos

The Transition to an Anterior-Based Muscle Sparing Approach Improves Early Postoperative Function but is Associated with a Learning Curve
09:51

The Transition to an Anterior-Based Muscle Sparing Approach Improves Early Postoperative Function but is Associated with a Learning Curve

Published on: September 7, 2022

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026

In Vivo Quantification of Hip Arthrokinematics during Dynamic Weight-bearing Activities using Dual Fluoroscopy
07:43

In Vivo Quantification of Hip Arthrokinematics during Dynamic Weight-bearing Activities using Dual Fluoroscopy

Published on: July 2, 2021

The Transition to an Anterior-Based Muscle Sparing Approach Improves Early Postoperative Function but is Associated with a Learning Curve
09:51

The Transition to an Anterior-Based Muscle Sparing Approach Improves Early Postoperative Function but is Associated with a Learning Curve

Published on: September 7, 2022

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Hip Arthroscopy

Background:

  • Rim impingement is associated with various hip pathologies like anterosuperior overhang, coxa profunda, protrusio acetabuli, and acetabular retroversion.
  • The presentation and management of rim impingement lesions are influenced by underlying pathology and labral condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the principles of surgical management for rim impingement lesions.
  • To emphasize the importance of accurate lesion localization and bony decompression.
  • To highlight the necessity of labral tissue preservation and refixation.

Main Methods:

  • Surgical techniques for addressing bony rim impingement.
  • Assessment of lesion characteristics (location, size) and labral damage.
  • Consideration of arthroscopic versus open surgical approaches.

Main Results:

  • Successful surgical outcomes depend on precise localization and adequate removal of impingement lesions.
  • Preservation and refixation of viable labral tissue are critical for optimal results.
  • Arthroscopic methods may not always be suitable, necessitating alternative procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Effective surgical management of hip rim impingement involves addressing the underlying bony pathology and labral integrity.
  • Surgeons must tailor the approach based on lesion specifics and patient factors.
  • Alternative surgical options should be considered when arthroscopic techniques are deemed insufficient.