BLA 104: Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)

Building Lifelong Athletes

In this episode we talk about a common hip condition that is seen in younger athletes in the primary care setting called Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI). We talk about the basics, and how to recognize this condition.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - Video Intro
01:33 - What is FAI?
02:10 - How Common is FAI?
03:01 - Imaging
04:41 - Symptoms
05:33 - Diagnosis
05:51 - Imaging
07:08 - Alpha Angle
09:12 - LCEA
10:27 - Physical Exam
13:05 - Treatment
17:08 - Summary
18:30 - Outro

*Disclaimer* This video is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.