Recent Publications
Structured training volume in early adolescence: a risk factor for femoroacetabular impingement?
Sixty-seven athletes (25.53 ± 4.8 years) undergoing surgical intervention for symptomatic FAI were asked to recall the number of hours en- gaged in structured training between the ages of 10-12 and 13-15 years old (FAI group). Read More
The clinical presentation, diagnosis and pathogenesis of symptomatic sports-related femoroacetabular impingement (SRFAI) in a consecutive series of 1021 athletic hips
To examine the pathogenesis and clinical presentation of sports-related femoroacetabular impingement (SRFAI) in a large consecutive series of symptomatic athletes. Read More
Arthroscopic correction of femoroacetabular impingement improves athletic performance in male athletes
To measure the changes in athletic performance in athletes treated arthroscopically for femoroacetabular impinge- ment and compare results to a matched controlled athletic cohort, over a 1-year period. Read More
Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine (AIIS) and Subspine Hip Impingement
Abnormal morphology of the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) and the subspine region of the acetabular rim are increasingly being recognised as a source of symptomatic extra-articular hip impingement. Read More
Extra-articular hip impingement – Case series
Abnormal morphology of the anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) is a rarely recognized but important source of extra-articular hip impingement. Chronic progressive symptoms of stiffness and limitation of hip motion with persistent groin pain may place significant restriction on activity. Read More
From pain to performance – FAI
Ms Karen Mullins, PhD* Mr Patrick Carton MD FRCS (Tr&Orth)**, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Specialist in Hip and Groin Surgery Read More
Too little, too late! – Athletic hip injury
Mr David Filan, MSc, Clinical Research Assistant, Mr Patrick Carton MD FRCS (Tr&Orth), Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Specialist in Hip and Groin Surgery The Hip and Groin Clinic, UPMC Whitfield, Co Waterford. Read More
Labral cuff refixation in the hip
Arthroscopic labral ‘takedown’ and refixation is utilized to permit adequate visualization and resection of the acetabular rim deformity, in patients with pincer or mixed femoroacetabular impingement. Read More
Can too much physical activity at a young age be counter-productive?
The negative impact of sports on the developing hip Mr David Filan, MSc, Clinical Research Assistant, Mr Patrick Carton, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Specialist in Hip and Groin Surgery Read More
