Hip Impingement Syndrome: Causes and Effective Treatments
When you’ve been sitting for a long period of time, your body becomes stiff.
But for you, it’s like the pain rises to a whole new level. It centers around your hip joint, and it has made it difficult to do things like tie your shoes or ride a bike. You’re also limping and now find it difficult to go upstairs. In this blog, we’ll examine one possible source of the problem: hip impingement syndrome.
“If you have hip impingement syndrome, it’s important to seek help to prevent it from causing more extensive hip damage,” said Dr. NAME. “Depending upon the extent of the issue, we can correct it using minimally invasive arthroscopic surgical techniques. This relieves pain and enables you to return to your normal activities.”
What Is Hip Impingement Syndrome (or FAI Syndrome)?
Hip impingement– sometimes referred to as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI Syndrome), occurs when there is extra bone in your hip joint.
Ideally, your thigh bone should neatly fit into your hip socket. (This type of joint is called a ball-and-socket joint). When there is extra bone, it rubs together, causing pain and limited motion.
Hip impingement isn’t the same as hip osteoarthritis, although you can have both conditions. In fact, some researchers believe that if you don’t treat your hip impingement, it can eventually develop into osteoarthritis.
What Causes Hip Impingement?
Usually, the extra bone that causes hip problems is present when you’re born. It can also develop during adolescence when bones are still growing—particularly if participating in intense sports that require a lot of twisting.
If your hip joint has an abnormal shape, or if you have bony growths, this could lead to hip impingement problems. Overuse and strain from repetitive athletic activities, like running, can be contributing factors.
Our Comprehensive Hip Impingement Treatment at the Raleigh Bone Joint Surgery Clinic
We take a conservative approach to your treatment plan. This means that we will always implement non-surgical techniques first. If these are not effective, then and only then will we consider surgery.
Hip impingement syndrome can be treated by:
- Resting your hip joint
- Corticosteroid injections
- NSAIDs medications
- Physical therapy through our in-house physical therapy services
- Arthroscopic hip surgery
Can Hip Impingement Cause Knee Pain?
Not sure if that pain in your knee is caused by your hip? It’s very possible. Hip impingement syndrome can cause knee pain. You may also have discomfort in your lower back or thigh–particularly after participating in sports.
Don’t Delay: Contact Us Today for the World-Class Treatment You Need and Deserve
How much do you know about one of Wake County’s oldest and highly respected practices? For more than 50 years we have served our community as leading, board-certified orthopedic surgeons in Raleigh. We also serve patients throughout the Triangle, including:
- Durham
- Cary
- Chapel Hill
- Carrboro
- Garner
- Apex
- Morrisville
- Holly Springs
- Fuquay-Varina
Because we’re independently owned, we have privileges at several local major hospitals and outpatient surgery centers. That means you can have a choice about where you receive your care, making the decision more convenient and economical for you.
If you have hip pain, don’t delay treatment. Putting it off can lead to more serious problems in the future. Contact us today to request an appointment.
The content within this article and others on this website is only for educational purposes and should not be considered as medical advice. For any questions or concerns, please consult with your healthcare provider.
