Hip Conditions Flashcards
what does FAI stand for?
femeroacetabular impingement syndrome
what are the three types of FAI?
mixed
CAM
pincer
what is the deformity in CAM FAI?
femoral deformity
asymmetric femoral head with a decreased head to neck ratio
who is usually affected by CAM type FAI?
young, athletic males
what is the deformity in pincer FAI?
acetabular deformity where it overhangs
who is usually affected by pincer FAI?
females
how does FAI present?
activity related pain in the groin
difficulty sitting
how is FAI diagnosed?
radiographs
CT
MRI
how is asymptomatic FAI managed?
observation
how is symptomatic FAI managed?
surgery
what is avascular necrosis?
failure of the blood supply to the femoral head
what are the two causes of avascular necrosis?
idiopathic
trauma
who is more commonly affected by avascular necrosis?
men
what is the typical age range for avascular necrosis?
35-50
is avascular necrosis usually unilateral or bilateral?
bilateral