Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition where abnormal bone shapes on the femoral head (CAM deformity) or acetabular rim (Pincer deformity) cause painful mechanical impingement during hip movement. It is increasingly recognised as a cause of hip pain in young and active adults — and a precursor to early hip arthritis if untreated.
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) UK provides expert hip arthroscopy for FAI correction, labral tear repair, and hip preservation at Sparsh Hospital, Yelahanka — helping patients return to sport and active life without hip replacement.
FAI Types & Hip Arthroscopy Procedures
Abnormal bump on femoral head — commonest in young male athletes. Arthroscopic femoral osteochondroplasty corrects the shape.
Over-coverage of the acetabular rim — more common in women. Arthroscopic rim trimming restores normal hip movement.
The acetabular labrum is repaired or refixed arthroscopically — preserving the hip's natural seal and stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FAI (femoroacetabular impingement)?
FAI is abnormal contact between the femoral head (ball) and acetabulum (socket) due to abnormal bone shapes. CAM deformity (bump on the femoral head) and Pincer deformity (over-coverage of the socket) cause painful impingement, labral tears, and — if untreated — early hip arthritis.
What are symptoms of FAI?
Groin pain with hip flexion activities — sitting, cycling, football, squatting. Pain is typically sharp and reproduced on bringing the knee to the chest. Clicking or catching sensation. Limited hip range of motion. Often diagnosed in young adults — average age 20–40.
Can FAI be treated without surgery?
Mild FAI without labral tears can be managed with physiotherapy, activity modification, and core strengthening. However, FAI with labral tears or symptomatic bone deformity that fails conservative treatment typically requires arthroscopic correction to prevent progression to arthritis.
What is hip arthroscopy?
Hip arthroscopy is keyhole surgery of the hip — performed through 2–3 small incisions using a camera and specialised instruments. It allows correction of bone deformity (osteochondroplasty), labral repair, and cartilage treatment — with significantly faster recovery than open hip surgery.
Is Dr. Chetan M. Dojode experienced in hip arthroscopy?
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) UK has performed hip arthroscopy during his NHS training — with experience in FAI correction, labral repair, and hip preservation procedures. He brings this subspecialty expertise to Sparsh Hospital, Yelahanka, Bengaluru.
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode
FRCS (Tr&Orth) UK · FEBOT
GMC Specialist Register
Clinic Locations
OrthoSportsMed Clinic, Sahakar Nagar
1182/1, 20th Main Road, A Block,
Bengaluru 560092