Pincer impingement - Hip and Groin Clinic Ireland

by Mr. Patrick Carton | 14 years ago

http://www.hipandgroinclinic.ie - Progressive extension of the bony edge of the acetabulum (socket) acts as a mechanical block to hip flexion with eburnation (rubbing) of the femoral head resulting in reactive changes which lead to a CAM deformity developing; the pincer deformity forces the labrum against the femoral head resulting again in abrasive damage leading to a labral tear or detachment.