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Pistol grip deformity of the hip

Case contributed by Samir Benoudina
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Femoro-acetabular impingement.

Patient Data

Age: 47
Diagram

Cam-type femoro-acetabular impingement. Pistol grip deformity.

Case Discussion

The pistol grip deformity is a typical radiographic sign of cam-type femoro-acetabular impingement.

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