Patients Over Age 40 with Cam-Type FAI Demonstrate Increased Cell Activity in Articular Chondrocytes

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a frequent cause of hip pain and may lead to secondary osteoarthritis yet little is known about the molecular events linking mechanical hip impingement and articular cartilage degeneration. The purpose of this study is to compare the cell activity and histological appearance of articular chondrocytes harvested from patients with FAI and examine the relationship of patient age.