Genetics of morphological hip abnormalities and their implications for osteoarthritis: a scoping review

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Abstract Morphological hip abnormalities (MHAs) significantly influence lifelong prognosis of the hip, contributing to early-onset osteoarthritis and impaired functionality. Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) represent key pathologies, resulting from insufficient or excessive femoral head coverage, respectively. These abnormalities alter hip biomechanics, leading to...

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