Skeletal abnormalities of the hip can place unnecessary stress on structures within the hip. One of these abnormalities, in which the head of the femur develops a cam-shaped outgrowth, has been associated with the subsequent development of osteoarthritis. In this Perspectives, the etiology of cam abnormalities and their contribution to osteoarthritis are discussed.
- Rintje Agricola
- Jan H. Waarsing
- Sion Glyn-Jones
