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Editorial Commentary: Femoral Version Is Not a Solo Act but Rather a Complex Interplay When Considered in Hip
Taylor J Freetly1, David E Hartigan1
1Twin Cities Orthopedics (T.J.F.).
Femoral retroversion, a cause of hip pain, may require surgical correction. Femoral derotational osteotomy shows improved outcomes compared to hip arthroscopy alone for specific cases.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Hip biomechanics
- Sports medicine
Background:
- Femoral retroversion is linked to hip pain, impingement, and poor results after hip preservation surgery.
- Biomechanical studies indicate retroversion reduces impingement-free range of motion and affects labral contact.
- Clinical results of hip arthroscopy for retroverted hips are inconsistent.
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