Activity Modification & PT
Initial management for mild FAI — hip strengthening and movement correction.
Hip Condition
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) in Ronceverte, WV
FAI causes hip pain in young active individuals — from abnormal bone morphology causing impingement during hip flexion. Left untreated, FAI accelerates cartilage damage and hip arthritis.
Request an Appointment →Common Signs & Symptoms
- !Groin pain with prolonged sitting or hip flexion
- !Pain at end-range of motion
- !Stiffness after sitting
- !Activity-related pain in young athletes
- !Pain with pivoting or twisting
What Causes This?
- •Cam deformity — excess bone on femoral head/neck junction
- •Pincer deformity — over-coverage of the femoral head by the acetabulum
- •Combined cam + pincer (most common)
Treatment Approaches
Hip Arthroscopy
Cam and pincer resection with labral repair — preserves the native hip and prevents progressive arthritis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if FAI is not treated?▾
Progressive cartilage damage leading to hip arthritis — the leading cause of premature hip replacement in young adults.
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