What is Femoroacetabular Impingement?
A femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or Hip Impingement, is a condition whereby an extra bone grows along one or both sides of the bones that form your hip joint; head of femur (top of thighbone) and acetabulum (pelvis)
Causes:
FAI symptoms:
Some people with this condition may never experience any problems and lead a very active lifestyle. However, when these symptoms do develop, it can be an indicator that there may be damage to the cartilage or labrum and the condition is likely to progress further.
There are three types of FAI:
Treatment:
Treatment of FAI varies according to the severity of the damage. Non surgical treatments are first recommended, which may include:
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