What is femoral acetabular impingement - cam type?
The hip joint is made up of the ball (femoral head) and the socket of the hip. CAM type impingement is the presence of a bump on the surface of the ball which hits (impinges) on the rim of the (acetabulum) socket causing hip/groin pain and limited range of motion. This can lead to arthritis.
How do members experience femoral acetabular impingement - cam type?
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has femoral acetabular impingement - cam type on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 17 | |
| 40s | 10 | |
| 50s | 9 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | |
| Female | 23 |