Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) has become an increasingly recognized cause of hip pain, especially in young active adults (Ganz, 2003) Accordingly, the body of knowledge surrounding the understanding and management of FAI has grown substantially (Tucker, 2015). It is imperative for sports medicine clinicians to understand current principles and best practices regarding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of FAI

Image 1. Illustration of types of FAI (courtesy of cnos.net)

Image 2. Radiographs demonstrating a cam type deformity (courtesy of ortho info)

Image 3. Radiographs demonstrating the alpha angle (a) and radiologic lateral center edge angle (b)

Image 4. Illustration and clinical example of arthroscopic approach to FAI (courtesy of nsmoc.com)
Author Information
Jeff Fleming, DO , PGY1
Rowan University Family Medicine Residency Program