How long does FAI surgery take?
A hip arthroscopy involving labral/cartilage repair and FAI decompression usually takes about two hours. This is done as an outpatient surgery (go home the same day).
How do you fix femoral acetabular impingement?
Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), also called hip impingement, is a condition where the hip joint is not shaped normally. This causes the bones to painfully rub together. This condition can be treated with corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), physical therapy, rest and surgery.
Can you walk after hip impingement surgery?
Hip arthroscopy patients can expect to walk using crutches for 1-2 weeks afterward, and to undergo six weeks of physical therapy. It may be 3-6 months before they experience no pain after physical activity.
How long after FAI surgery Can you walk?
Walking & Crutches: You will continue with the use of crutches for 4-6 weeks following surgery. The sooner your gait returns to normal the faster your recovery will begin. I want you to walk with a normal gait – but use the crutches. You do not need to lift your leg off the ground while you walk.
How painful is FAI surgery?
After surgical dislocation of the hip for the treatment of FAI, we have found it is not uncommon for patients to continue to complain about groin pain similar to the pain that was present before surgery. Occasionally it radiates towards the knee. It can have a dull, burning, sharp, or locking character.
Do cortisone shots help hip impingement?
Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection is a highly effective evidence-based treatment option for persistent pain associated with femoral acetabular impingement (Park et al., 2013). During an ultrasound-guided injection, a needle is accurately placed within the hip joint.
Can hip impingement repair without surgery?
Non-surgical treatment should always be considered first when treating impingement. This condition can often be resolved with rest, modifying activity behaviour to adapt to change in hip structure, physical therapy input and/or appropriate painkillers.
How do I prepare for FAI surgery?
5 Tips to Prepare for Hip Arthroscopy Surgery
- Make arrangements with a caregiver.
- Schedule a post-operative physical therapy appointment in advance.
- Consider purchasing items to make the recovery process easier.
- Prepare post-operative attire.
- Read over the surgical rehabilitation protocol.
- Recovery Takes Time.
Should I have hip impingement surgery?
If hip impingement syndrome causes significant pain and symptoms don’t improve with nonsurgical treatment or therapeutic injections, our orthopedic surgeons may recommend surgery. They can reshape the bones in the hip joint, so that the round femoral head can rotate smoothly within the socket-shaped acetabulum.