Lale CERRAHOĞLU2024-07-242024-07-242020http://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/25791Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is an abnormal contact of the acetabulumwith the femur, particularly during flexion and hip rotation, caused by anatomicalabnormalities in the femur head and acetabulum, and may result in labral andcartilage damage in the hips. According to the graphical features of the pelvis AP,three types of FAI were defined: cam, pincer and, mix type. Moreover, the mix isthe most common type, where typically patients complain of pain in the hip andgroin. With symptomatic treatment in the initial phase, the patient’s complaintsare relieved. However, if the severity of the impingement progresses, the patientmay be referred for surgery. Arthroscopic or open surgery corrects the deformity ofthe femur head and acetabulum.engOlgu Sunumu