hip Archive

  • Femoral Acetabular Impingement – FAI

    Femoral Acetabular Impingement – FAI

    HIP ARTHROSCOPY: FEMORAL ACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT – FAI Femoral Acetabular Impingement – FAI – is a cause of early osteoarthritis of the hip in young and active people 20-40 years old. It is a result of too much friction in the hip joint. Basically, the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum) rub abnormally creating damage to the [...]

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  • Hip Arthroscopy

    Hip Arthroscopy

    HIP ARTHROSCOPY Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure, which allows rapid post-operative recovery and is useful in the treatment of selected hip disorders in the young, active individual. It allows the surgeon to safely and accurately assess damage to the joint and to perform corrective procedures where required. Special instruments and cameras are passed through small [...]

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