Article

Hip osteoarthritis (OA) leads to significant functional limitations and economic
burden. If modifiable risk factors for hip OA are identified, it may be possible
to implement preventative measures. Bony abnormalities associated with acetabular
dysplasia (AD) and femoroacetabular impingement have been recently implicated as
risk factors for hip OA. The purpose of this focused review is to summarize the
available evidence describing the relationship between bony abnormalities and hip
OA. A librarian-assisted database search with PubMed, Embase, and CENTRAL was
performed. Relevant articles were identified and assessed for inclusion criteria.
The authors reviewed cohort and case-control studies that reported on the
association between abnormal hip morphology and hip OA. The available literature
suggests that an association exists between bony abnormalities found in AD and
femoroacetabular impingement and hip OA, and preliminary evidence suggests that
AD is a risk factor for OA; however, these conclusions are based on limited
evidence. Prospective, longitudinal studies are needed to confirm the causal
relationship between abnormal hip morphology and the future development of hip
OA.
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