3D MRI Assessment of Femoroacetabular Impingement in Patients With ACL Rupture - Exploratory Study

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are among the most common sports injuries. It is estimated that approximately 150,000 ACL reconstructions are performed each year in the United States. Numerous studies have shown that reduced hip rotation may play a role in ACL tears. The same question may also arise for hip injuries such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).

This research is based on the hypothesis that there is a relationship between FAI and ACL injury. In this context, 3D MRI of the hip would provide morphological details of the hip that are not currently available with other imaging techniques, thereby enabling early identification of FAI. This is the reason why this research has been initiated.

Inclusion criteria

• Patient, male or female, aged 18 years or older
• Patient with a primary complete ACL rupture
• Patient affiliated with or covered by a social security scheme
• Patient who speaks French and has signed an informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

• Patient with multi-ligament injury
• Patients with a history of hip fracture
• Patients with a history of hip surgery
• Patients with a contraindication to MRI
• Protected individuals: adults under guardianship, curatorship or other legal protection, deprived of their liberty by judicial or administrative decision
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women