Presentation
Unilateral hip-impingement like symptoms with maximal pain and fatigability on hip abduction since birth.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Coxa brevis
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Longitudinal shortening of the femoral neck, with a shortened hip lever arm ratio.
Case Discussion
A shortened hip lever arm impedes hip abductor muscle efficiency. Consequently, the hip abductors must generate more force to stabilise the pelvis, which contributes to fatigue and pain.
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