Mesh term Femoracetabular Impingement
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Pathologic Processes
Description
A pathological mechanical process that can lead to hip failure. It is caused by abnormalities of the ACETABULUM and/or FEMUR combined with rigorous hip motion, leading to repetitive collisions that damage the soft tissue structures.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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