Understanding Femoroacetabular Impingement

Femoroacetabular impingement often abbreviated FAI occurs when the ball and socket of the hip joint do not fit together smoothly due to subtle shape differences Repeated abutment between the femoral neck and acetabular rim during movement can damage the labrum and cartilage causing groin pain stiffness and mechanical symptoms such as catching in young and middle aged adults If not addressed FAI increases the risk of early hip osteoarthritis particularly in athletes and physically active people

Role of Hip Arthroscopy

Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that uses small portals and a camera to inspect and treat problems inside the hip joint including FAI labral tears and loose bodies It allows precise trimming of excess bone on the femoral head neck junction reshaping of the acetabular rim and repair of torn labrum without the large incisions required in traditional open hip surgery For suitable patients this can relieve pain restore hip function and potentially slow progression toward arthritis

Assessment and Imaging

Evaluation begins with a detailed history of hip and groin pain sports participation and movement patterns that provoke symptoms Examination includes tests that reproduce pain with hip flexion adduction and internal rotation Imaging involves X rays to look for bony bumps or over coverage and magnetic resonance or computed tomography scans to assess labrum and cartilage Careful planning determines whether symptoms are indeed due to impingement and whether arthroscopy is likely to help particularly in the presence of early but not advanced arthritis

Arthroscopic Procedure

Under general or regional anaesthesia traction is applied to the leg so that instruments can be introduced into the central and peripheral compartments of the hip through small punctures The surgeon examines the cartilage labrum and capsule trims cam lesions on the femoral neck shapes pincer lesions on the socket rim and repairs or debrides torn labral tissue Occasionally microfracture techniques are used to stimulate healing in small cartilage defects The joint capsule may be tightened with sutures to maintain stability after reshaping

Rehabilitation and Outcomes

After hip arthroscopy patients begin gradual weight bearing and controlled range of motion exercises under physiotherapy guidance High impact activities are restricted initially while tissues heal Most people experience reduction in groin pain improved motion and return to sports or active work over several months Outcomes are best when arthritis changes are mild and when postoperative rehabilitation is followed carefully

Why Choose Livasa Hospitals for Hip Arthroscopy

Livasa Hospitals offer hip arthroscopy performed by trained surgeons with access to traction tables arthroscopy towers and dedicated hip physiotherapy Patients from Punjab benefit from careful selection to ensure that FAI and labral pathology are the true pain sources and that arthroscopic reshaping is integrated into a broader plan for joint preservation and long term hip health

Livasa Hospitals Punjab Network Contact

Livasa Healthcare Group Network of Multi speciality Hospitals in Punjab
Corporate Office Phase 8 Industrial Area Sector 73 Punjab 160071 India