Hip Impingement
What causes Hip Impingement?
Hip impingement is also referred to as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). It occurs when the bones of the hip joint don’t fit together properly. Common causes are:
- Extra bone in the hip
- Bone deformity
- Other hip conditions
Symptoms of Hip Impingement
FAI can cause a variety of symptoms, including:
- Pain in the groin or hip, especially during activity or after sitting for long periods
- Pain that worsens when bending the hip or at the waist
- Difficulty flexing the hip beyond a right angle
- Hip stiffness
- A clicking, popping, or catching sensation in the hip joint
- Limping
- Trouble going up stairs
- Loss of balance
Diagnosing Hip Impingement
The Orthohealing Center is committed to providing patients with a conclusive diagnosis of their respective conditions or injuries. To do this, an initial physical and verbal intake will be conducted. During this process, patients are asked how the injury was sustained and about the severity, duration, and frequency of symptoms. The affected region is examined for tender areas / pain, reflexes, strength, and range of motion. Our physicians frequently order advanced imaging studies such as MRI or Ultrasound to assess baseline status and monitor treatment results.
Nonsurgical Treatment for Hip Impingement
It’s our goal to reduce pain and restore normal sensation, function, balance, and range of motion when treating osteoarthritis or joint pain in the hip. We offer a comprehensive array of nonsurgical approaches to address associated debilitating symptoms. Our physicians may recommend the following therapy:
