FEMORO ACETABULAR IMPINGMENT
Hip Impingement (FAI): Solving Deep Hip Pain🦴
Expert Diagnosis & Care by Dr. A. Mohan Krishna
Do you feel a sharp, stabbing pain in your groin when you squat, sit for a long time, or twist? You may have Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI). This is a condition where the bones of your hip joint are irregularly shaped and rub against each other, causing damage. 🛑💥
What is FAI?🔍
The hip is a “ball-and-socket” joint. In FAI, extra bone grows on the “ball” (femur) or the “socket” (acetabulum). Because they don’t fit perfectly, the bones hit each other during movement. 🛠️🤏
There are three types:
Pincer: Extra bone extends over the normal rim of the socket. 🦴
Cam: The ball is not perfectly round, so it cannot rotate smoothly. 🔄
Combined: You have both Pincer and Cam bone shapes. 🧬
Common Symptoms⚠️
Symptoms can be subtle at first but often include:
Groin Pain: Pain in the “crease” of your hip, especially after activity. 😫
Stiffness: A limited range of motion when lifting your leg. 🧱
Activity Pain: Discomfort during sports, deep squatting, or even sitting for long periods. 🪑⚽
Catching: A feeling that the hip is clicking or locking. ⚡
Why Does It Happen?🛠️
FAI usually develops during the teenage years as the bones grow. It isn’t caused by an injury, but high-impact sports can make the symptoms appear sooner by putting stress on the irregular joint. 🏃♂️💨
How Dr. A. Mohan Krishna Helps You🩺
The goal is to stop the bones from rubbing and prevent future arthritis.
1. Expert Evaluation 📸 Dr. Mohan Krishna will perform the “Impingement Test” by moving your knee toward your chest and rotating it. We also use X-rays and MRI scans to see the exact shape of your bones and check for cartilage tears.
2. Non-Surgical Treatment 💊
Activity Modification: Learning how to avoid movements that cause the bones to “pinch.” 🛑
Medication: Anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce swelling in the joint. 💊
Physical Therapy: Strengthening the core and hip muscles to take the pressure off the joint. 🏋️♂️
3. Surgical Solutions 🏥 If pain persists, Dr. Mohan Krishna may recommend Hip Arthroscopy. This is a minimally invasive “keyhole” surgery where we:
Shave down the extra bone to make the joint smooth. 🛠️
Repair any tears in the labrum (the protective ring of cartilage). ✨
Save Your Hip Joint!🌟
Treating FAI early is the best way to prevent hip replacement later in life. Schedule a consultation with Dr. A. Mohan Krishna at Bones and Joints Clinic today. 🏃♂️💨
📍 Visit us at: APOLLO HOSPITALS, JUBILLE HILLS
MOHANS BONES & JOINTS CLINIC, MANIKONDA
📞 Book an Appointment: 9398664291
🌐 Website: www.bonesandjointsclinic.com