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An Inertial Measurement Unit Based Method to Estimate Hip and Knee Joint Kinematics in Team Sport Athletes on the Field
Published on: May 26, 2020
Hip injuries in the overhead athlete
Gregory G Klingenstein1, RobRoy Martin, Ben Kivlan
1Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA.
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|March 15, 2012
Summary
Arthroscopic hip surgery effectively treats femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) in overhead athletes, significantly improving hip function and enabling a high return to preinjury sports levels.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Sports medicine
- Hip arthroscopy
Background:
- Overhead athletes face risks of shoulder, elbow, and hip injuries.
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and hip instability contribute to labral and chondral damage in athletes.
- Hip arthroscopy advancements aid in treating these conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess hip function improvement after arthroscopic FAI treatment in overhead athletes.
- To determine the rate of return to preinjury play levels for these athletes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of high-level baseball and lacrosse players undergoing arthroscopic FAI treatment.
- 34 athletes (average age 21.4) with minimum 12-month follow-up.
- Modified Harris Hip Scores and return-to-play assessments were used.
Main Results:
- Mean Modified Harris Hip Scores improved significantly from 70 to 92.
- 33 out of 34 athletes (97%) returned to their preinjury level of sports participation.
Conclusions:
- Arthroscopic management of FAI in overhead athletes yields high return-to-play rates.
- FAI and secondary instability significantly impact hip function and athletic performance.
- Surgical intervention can restore function and performance in affected athletes.
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