Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition in which abnormal bony contact between the femoral head and acetabulum causes hip pain, restricted motion, and — over time — damage to the labrum and articular cartilage. It is a leading cause of hip pain in active young and middle-aged adults and a common source of athletic groin pain.
Dr. Joe Cooper, a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon in Beverly Hills and Brentwood, is experienced in the arthroscopic diagnosis and treatment of FAI.
Types of FAI
- Cam-type: A bony bump on the femoral head/neck causes friction with hip flexion. More common in active males.
- Pincer-type: Overcoverage of the acetabular rim impinges on the femoral neck. More common in active females.
- Combined: Features of both, the most common presentation.
Symptoms
- Groin or deep hip pain with sitting, squatting, or twisting
- Stiffness and reduced hip range of motion
- Sharp pain with pivoting or cutting movements in sport
Treatment
Physical therapy and activity modification are first-line treatments. For patients who fail conservative care, hip arthroscopy to reshape the impinging bone and repair associated labral tears is highly effective, allowing return to full activity.
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Contact Dr. Cooper's Beverly Hills or Brentwood office to schedule your hip evaluation.
