APEX Managing Modern Athletic Hip Injuries-Online Didactic (September 2021)-CAM Impingement

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In this video, Mike Salata discusses CAM impingement, focusing on its diagnosis and treatment. He mentions the importance of evaluating the osteochondral layer of the hip joint and recommends specific imaging techniques such as standing AP pelvis, 45-degree done lateral, and false profile X-rays. Salata also emphasizes the use of offset to define CAM and discusses the alpha angle as an incomplete way to evaluate CAM impingement. He explains the different locations of CAM lesions and the considerations for version and retroversion in the treatment approach. He also touches on the importance of complete CAM resection, capsular management, and the use of fluoroscopy in surgical planning.

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Michael Salata, M.D.

Keywords

CAM impingement

diagnosis

treatment

hip joint

imaging techniques