What Causes Hip Impingement?

Cam Impingement

When there is a deformity in the top of the femur in the ball, it is known as a cam impingement. When the head experiences a shape not normally developed, the part of the head that is abnormal can find itself jamming in the socket at times during normal activities when the hip is bent. This can happen in such mundane activities as lacing up and tying shoes or in basic exercises like pedaling a bicycle. Simply described, cam impingement happens when there is something of a bump on the femoral head's surface. The condition often occurs in men who are athletic and younger.

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