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How common is it have a cam impingement in both hips?

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Very common: Cam, or cam-pincer impingement, is very common bilaterally, and is due to a combination of factors including genetics and the type of activity a person engages in (e.g., in bicycling a person uses both legs to do the activity).

Answered 9/2/2013

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Very possible: Process is not exclusive to one or the other. Is generally an anatomic issue.

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Answered 9/5/2013

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