Syndrome of symptomatic adult acetabular dysplasia (SAAD syndrome). Issue 4 (1st April 2003)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Birrell, F; Silman, A; Croft, P; Cooper, C; Hosie, G; Macfarlane, G
• Other Names: group-author.
• Is Part Of: Annals of the rheumatic diseases. Volume 62:Issue 4(2003)
• Page Start: 356
• Page End: 358
• Publication Date: 2003-04-01
• Subjects: acetabular dysplasia -- hip -- osteoarthritis; GP, general practitioner -- OA, osteoarthritis; Rheumatism -- Periodicals; 616.723005
• DOI: 10.1136/ard.62.4.356
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-4967

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: To determine the prevalence of acetabular dysplasia in subjects presenting with hip pain to primary care and its relationship with radiographic osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip. Design: Cross sectional analysis of a prospective cohort. Setting: 35 general practices across the UK. Subjects: 195 patients (63 male, 132 female) aged 40 years and over presenting with a new episode of hip pain Results: The prevalence of acetabular dysplasia in this study of new presenters with hip pain was high (32%). There was no significant relationship between acetabular dysplasia and radiographic OA overall. Conclusions: The high prevalence of acetabular dysplasia across all grades of OA severity suggests that dysplasia itself may be an important cause of hip pain ("symptomatic adult acetabular dysplasia").