Diagnosis and management of femoroacetabular impingement: A review of the literature

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is being increasingly diagnosed as a cause of hip pain among young and middle-aged adults, and is now recognised as a likely cause of early osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip. There are two main forms, “cam” impingement and “pincer” impingement, although the vast majo rity of cases have a combination of both forms known as “mixed” impingement. Over time, repetitive abnormal contact between the femoral head and...