Specialized Toolkit Series: Arthroscopic Hip Treatments-FAI Hip Imaging 101: X-Ray, MRI/MRA, CT

FAI Hip Imaging 101: X-Ray, MRI/MRA, CT

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Sanjeev Bhatia from Northwestern Medicine discusses the importance of FAI Hip Imaging in patient evaluation. FAI syndrome involves a triad of symptoms, clinical signs, and imaging findings indicating premature contact between the femur and acetabulum. Cam and pincer lesions, often seen in patients, contribute to hip impingement and early arthritis. Imaging, including radiographs and advanced techniques such as MRIs and CT scans, are vital for diagnosis and preoperative planning. Bhatia emphasizes careful patient selection and serial radiographs, especially in older patients with potential osteoarthritis, to ensure successful hip arthroscopy outcomes.

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Sanjeev Bhatia, M.D.

Keywords

FAI Hip Imaging

hip impingement

cam and pincer lesions

osteoarthritis

hip arthroscopy