Femoroacetabular impingement, also called hip impingement, is a condition in which the growth of an extra bone is seen along one or both of the bones that constitutes the hip joint. This results in providing an irregular shape to the bones and causing pain as the bones rub together. This can be cured by recommending corticosteroids, NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), rest, or surgery.
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I have femoroacetabular impingement. How can it be corrected?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. My height is 173 centimeters, and I weigh 71 kilograms. I was a taekwondo player and footballer, but I stopped playing. My hip has hurt me for six years. Every year it becomes worse. So I made an MRI of the hips and pelvic bones with direct MR arthrography for ... Read Full »
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hassan Shoukat
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Femoroacetabular impingement is abnormal contact and rubbing between the anterior femoral head and its socket that cause inflammation and pain over there. Most pain is in the groin area. This condition also increases the risk of osteoarthritis of the hip. Mostly due to... Read Full »