Our hip specialists, treating femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and other hip disorders, offer a broad range of options for our patients. Families will appreciate the convenience and expertise of an entire collaborative team all under one roof – from surgery and physical therapy to radiology and anesthesiology.
If your child is suffering from hip pain, it may be the result of a disorder of the hip joint called femoroacetabular impingement. A normally developed hip joint consists of the end of the thighbone (called the femoral head) that is shaped as a ball, and the socket (also referred to as the acetabulum). FAI is the abnormal contact, or impingement, between the end of the thighbone and the hip socket.
This condition can limit motion and cause hip pain. When the thighbone and hip socket bump against each other, the repeated rubbing can cause the cartilage that surrounds the hip socket to fray or tear. This can lead to pain, labral tears, and potentially arthritis. Pain is commonly described in the groin or the front of the hip.
Your child will benefit from an orthopedic hip specialist with experience treating FAI. A full team of providers will help your child from diagnosis to treatment to monitoring throughout their childhood.
Visit the Shriners Children’s near you for a physical examination on the affected hip, x-rays, diagnosis and a customized treatment plan that is right for your child.
Specific treatments and services may vary by location. Please contact a specific location for more information.
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