Hip Imingement Flashcards
1
Q
Hip impingement can also be called FAI- what does FAI stand for?
A
Femoral acetabular impingement
2
Q
What are the two types of FAI
A
CAM type
Pincer type
3
Q
Describe CAM type impingement
A
Bony growths on the femoral head/ neck junction
On the anterosuperior aspect
4
Q
Describe pincer type impingement
A
Excessive acetabular coverage of femoral head
5
Q
Pincer type coverage can be splint into 2 types- what are they?
A
Coverage can be global- coax profunda
Coverage can be anterior- acetabular retroversion
6
Q
Which X-ray view would you use for each FAI
A
Cam type- Dunn view X-ray
Pincer type- AP view X-ray
7
Q
Symptoms of FAI
A
Pain sitting cross legged
Pain after exercise, walking etc
Limp
