Hip Impingement

Your doctor says you have a femoracetabular impingement, or hip impingement. This condition, sometimes shortened to FAI, happens when hip bones develop slightly "off" during childhood. Especially if you're active, a hip impingement can cause damage that shouldn't be ignored. Our orthopedic specialists can assess the damage. An early exam can end pain and protect future use.

A hip impingement is a developmental condition that you probably won't know about until young or middle adulthood. Bones rub against each other, causing damage to the hip joint. It's common in sports that use repetitive hip rotations, like running. You can have three types of damage from a hip impingement: pincer, cam and combined. The kind of damage you're experiencing will direct the best course of action.

Need treatment for a femoroacetabular impingement, or hip impingement? Our orthopedic doctors are nothing short of wonderful at what they do. This condition can be bothersome to the point of affecting your daily activities. Finding a treatment to help you move and feel better is available right here―at Spectrum Health.

Let's talk about some of the ways it may be possible to repair your hip joint. No matter what is needed to completely restore your movement, you couldn't be in better hands. Get started with treatments here.