Femoroacetabular Impingement

Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) is caused from the side of the femoral head impinging on the acetabulum (hip socket). The impinging can be caused from an overgrowth of bone either on the femoral head, acetabulum, or a combination of these. Often this impinging can cause labral tears, cartilage tears or early arthritis.

Hip Arthroscopy is used to trim back the overgrowth of bone so that the impinging no longer occurs. At the same time any concurrent injuries to the labrum or cartilage can be addressed.

FAI Osteoplasty Video

This is a patient with severe Femoral Acetabular Impingement. There is excess bone overgrowth that is being burred down.

FAI - No Impingement After Osteoplasty Video

This shows no more impingement of the femoral neck on the repaired labrum after osteoplasty of the femoral neck.