Defining The Etiologies Of Premature Hip Joint Degeneration: Do Impingement Disorders Have A Role?

Improved understanding of the pathomechanics associated with hip osteoarthritis has heightened interest in joint preservation surgery. Nevertheless, the specific disease patterns associated with hip degeneration are not completely understood. The purpose of this study was to define the etiologies of premature hip joint deterioration and to characterize the structural abnormalities associated with secondary osteoarthritis.