Sex-Based Differences Femoroacetabular Impingement and Hip Arthroscopy.

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Review in Current reviews in musculoskeletal medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Reconstruction of comminuted posterior acetabular wall fractures using the outer table of the anterior iliac tubercle: anatomical matching and a clinical pilot study.International orthopaedics · 2026
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Haley E SmithDepartment of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1685 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53705, USA. Hsmith@ortho.wisc.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-0509-5227

Andrea M SpikerDepartment of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1685 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53705, USA.

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purpose of reviewHip arthroscopy is an effective surgical procedure to treat intra-articular hip pathology including femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears. This review aims to synthesize current evidence on sex-based differences in the pathology, presentation, surgical management, and outcomes of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and hip arthroscopy. RECENT

findingsEmerging evidence indicates distinct morphological and clinical patterns of FAI between sexes. Cam-type morphology is more prevalent in males, whereas females more frequently present with pincer morphology and generalized joint hypermobility. Sex-specific differences in acetabular and femoral version, pelvic anatomy, and ligamentous laxity may contribute to variable symptomatology and diagnostic challenges. Postoperative outcomes following hip arthroscopy also appear to vary, with some studies reporting inferior outcome scores in females while others report no differences based on patient sex. Sex-based anatomical and biomechanical differences in FAI are clinically significant and may impact diagnosis, treatment strategy, and surgical outcomes. Recognizing and addressing these distinctions can optimize outcomes for both male and female patients. Continued research is needed to refine our understanding sex-specific etiology, pathology, and management approaches to ultimately improve long-term hip preservation.

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FAIHip arthroscopyLabral tearSex differences

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PMID40768187

DOI10.1007/s12178-025-09988-1

PMCPMC12446180

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