
Femoroacetabular Impingement - Physiopedia
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome is a motion-related clinical disorder of the hip involving premature contact between the acetabulum and the proximal femur, which results in …
Femoroacetabular Impingement - OrthoInfo - AAOS
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition in which extra bone grows along one or both of the bones that form the hip joint — giving the bones an irregular shape. Because they do not fit …
Hip (Femoroacetabular) Impingement: Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Oct 23, 2024 · Hip impingement is painful pinching or rubbing inside your hip joint. It happens when your hip’s natural shape creates extra friction that prevents it from moving as smoothly as it …
Hip impingement syndromes (overview) - Radiopaedia.org
Feb 9, 2025 · There are several different impingement syndromes of and around the hip, which are all characterized by a painful reduction of motion in the hip joint 1: femoroacetabular impingement …
Hip Impingement - Johns Hopkins Medicine
There are two main types of hip impingement defined by where deformity occurs in the joint: the femoral head or acetabulum. A physical exam, X-rays and oftentimes an MRI scan are required to …
Hip Impingement - Causes, Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Hip impingement occurs when something prevents the smooth, painless, and free movement of the ball-and-socket joint. Hip impingement may be caused by a misshapen femoral head, deformed …
Hip Impingement Pain - HSS
Oct 12, 2023 · Hip impingement (sometimes also called hip impingement syndrome but technically known as femoroacetabular impingement) is a mechanical problem of the hip joint that can cause …
Pain Due to Hip Impingement (Femoroacetabular Impingement)
Hip impingement occurs when there is abnormal contact between the hip’s bones. This page discusses hip anatomy, the different types of hip impingement, and how hip impingement may …
Hip pain - Hip impingement - Musculoskeletal Matters
Hip impingement is caused by abnormal contact between the ball and socket of the hip joint. This can be due to changes to the bones or as a result of repetitive and extreme range of motion activities …
Hip Impingement: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and More - Healthline
Oct 3, 2022 · Hip impingement is when the ball and socket of your hip joint don’t fit together properly due to a structural difference. It’s a common condition prevalent among active people and athletes.