Asymptomatic female softball pitchers have altered hip morphology and cartilage composition

Asymptomatic female softball pitchers have altered hip morphology and cartilage composition

Abstract Few studies have explored hip morphology and cartilage composition in female athletes or the impact of asymmetric repetitive loading, such as occurs during softball pitching. The current cross-sectional study assessed bilateral bony hip morphology on computed tomography imaging in collegiat...

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Main Authors: Stuart J. Warden, Sally L. Coburn, Robyn K. Fuchs, Rachel K. Surowiec, Julio Carballido-Gamio, Joanne L. Kemp, Peter K. Jalaie, David F. Hanff, Antony J. R. Palmer, Scott J. Fernquest, Kay M. Crossley, Joshua J. Heerey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Arthritis
Cam morphology
Femoroacetabular impingement
Hip joint
Magnetic resonance imaging
Osteoarthritis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-87839-2
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