Intra-articular contact mechanics of hip dysplasia and surgical hip preservation procedures

Hip dysplasia is an anatomic deformity that causes joint instability and abnormal contact mechanics, which is known to lead to hip pain and early osteoarthritic joint degeneration. Computational modeling using techniques such as discrete element analysis (DEA) offers the opportunity to evaluate intra-articular contact mechanics of patient-specific anatomy and surgical correction. Establishing relationships between intra-articular contact mechanics and tissue health and/or patient reported outcomes would allow for computational mechanics information to become a useful aid to clinicians managing patients with hip deformity.