AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course with CME-Femoroacetabular Impingement in the Contact Athlete

Femoroacetabular Impingement in the Contact Athlete

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Video Summary

The video transcript discusses the topic of hip instability and hip impingement in athletes, particularly in football players. It highlights the importance of treating the underlying deformity as the primary cause of symptoms and emphasizes the need for early intervention to prevent future hip replacement. The prevalence of hip impingement is higher in male athletes, with football players being one of the most affected groups. The outcomes of arthroscopic surgery for athletes with hip impingement are generally favorable, with high rates of return to play. The transcript also mentions the need for further research to understand the specific reasons behind the higher prevalence of hip impingement in offensive linemen and defensive skill players.<br />No credits are mentioned in the video transcript.

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Presented by Asheesh Bedi MD

Keywords

hip instability

hip impingement

athletes

football players

early intervention