Defining the postoperative alpha angle threshold for improved outcomes in posterolateral cam lesions

A postoperative pelvis AP α angle of less than 55° appears to be a key threshold for optimal recovery in patients with PL cam lesions. These findings highlight the importance of adequate resection during hip arthroscopy to enhance functional outcomes. Further research with larger patient cohorts and advanced imaging techniques may help refine postoperative evaluation criteria.

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Hip International
Published
2026-02-25
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https://doi.org/10.1177/11207000251407084
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Hip disorders and treatments
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Defining the postoperative alpha angle threshold for improved outcomes in posterolateral cam lesions

Onur GÜRSAN, Mehmet Emin Arayıcı, Özgür Aydın, Onur Hapa et al.
Hip International
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Defining the postoperative alpha angle threshold for improved outcomes in posterolateral cam lesions

Onur GÜRSAN, Mehmet Emin Arayıcı, Özgür Aydın, Onur Hapa, Burak Duymaz, Selahaddin Aydemir, Mustafa Çeltik
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Abstract

A postoperative pelvis AP α angle of less than 55° appears to be a key threshold for optimal recovery in patients with PL cam lesions. These findings highlight the importance of adequate resection during hip arthroscopy to enhance functional outcomes. Further research with larger patient cohorts and advanced imaging techniques may help refine postoperative evaluation criteria.

Hip International
Izmir University (TR), Dokuz Eylül University (TR), State Hospital (GB), Sivas State Hospital (TR), Kastamonu University (TR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 44%
Hip disorders and treatments
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