Arthroscopic Surgery for Femoral-Acetabular Impingement (FAI)
What is Hip Impingement or FAI?
Hip impingement, or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), is a deformity of the hip joint that limits the joint's normal range of motion. FAI may be caused from an improperly-shaped socket and an improperly-shaped femur head.
Treatment
Arthroscopic Surgery for Femoral-Acetabular Impingement (FAI): a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to identify and correct problems in the hip joint, such as a torn labrum or damaged articular cartilage, that commonly result from FAI.
Surgical Dislocation and Debridement for FAI: Surgical dislocation and debridement for FAI is a procedure used to remove excess bone growth and reshape the hip joint to allow for proper joint movement.
See a Specialist
To consult with one of our hip doctors, please request an appointment online, or call 888-660-2663.
Appointment Resources
Once you have scheduled your appointment with one of our hip doctors, please use the link below to obtain our new patient forms and browse through our tips and preparation suggestions for your appointment.
“In May of 2011, Dr. Lynch performed an arthroscopy and debridement of a tear in the tissue around my hip joint. The procedure completely took care of the problem and the pain was gone immediately. I had been trying to get a diagnosis for a year, but it wasn't until I went to Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists and Dr. Lynch that the problem was correctly diagnosed and taken care of. Thank you, Dr. Lynch and NWOS!” — Judith M.
“I struggled with chronic pain in my hips for over 13 years. I had a previous hip surgery by another physician approximately a year before seeing Dr. Lynch. The surgery I had was very invasive and a long difficult recovery. I was left unable to do many things that I could do prior to surgery. Dr. Lynch performed arthroscopic surgery on my other hip and I walked out of the surgery center that day with minimal pain compared to my first one. Several months later, I had revision done on my first surgery by Dr. Lynch. My recovery was quick with minimal pain. I am a dancer and I was not able to dance for 2 1/2 years. I had difficulty walking up stairs or hills. I was unable to do yoga or kickboxing, which I love. Since my revision, I can do whatever I want free of pain! I lived with chronic hip pain and limited mobility for 15 years. I feel like a new woman and it feels good to be able to dance, run, and kick! I am forever grateful for Dr. Lynch and his exceptional surgical skills!” — Brandi V.