Fai

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), often referred to as hip impingement, is a condition where there is too much friction in the hip joint from bony irregularities causing pain and decreased range of hip motion.

Symptoms:

• Groin pain associated with hip activity
• Complaints of pain in the front, side or back of the hip
• Pain may be described as a dull ache or sharp pain
• Patients may complain of a locking, clicking, or catching sensation in the hip
• Pain often occurs to the inner hip or groin area after prolonged sitting or walking
• Difficulty walking uphill
• Restricted hip movement
• Low back pain
• Pain in the buttocks or outer thigh area

Investigations:

• Medical History
• Physical Examination
• Diagnostic studies including X-rays, MRI scans and CT scan

Non – surgical Treatments:

• Dry Needling
• Steroid and Hyaluronic Acid Image Guided Injections
• Image Guided Calcific Barbotage