Open AccessClinical and Radiographic Diagnosis of Femoroacetabular Impingement
Author(s) -
YiMeng Yen,
Mininder S. Kocher
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of pediatric orthopaedics/journal of pediatric orthopedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.318
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1539-2570
pISSN - 0271-6798
DOI - 10.1097/bpo.0b013e318288b450
Subject(s) - femoroacetabular impingement , medicine , radiography , physical examination , osteoarthritis , clinical history , medical history , radiology , surgery , pathology , alternative medicine
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) in the adolescent patient is becoming increasingly recognized. A number of morphologic variants can lead to abnormal abutment of the femoral neck against the acetabular rim. Unrecognized FAI can lead to the development of secondary hip disorders including osteoarthritis. FAI is both a clinical and radiographic diagnosis and requires a thorough and complete understanding to diagnose appropriately. A precise history and comprehensive physical examination is paramount. Radiographs and advanced imaging techniques help to confirm the diagnosis.