Cam Type Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) is a Cause of Hip Pain in the Young Adult and a Precursor to Osteoarthritis (OA)
An abnormally formed hip joint (cam deformity) is a major cause of osteoarthritis (OA). Individuals may not experience any symptoms until OA is severe due to extensive cartilage loss and changes in underlying bone. A series of studies showed that the cam deformity can lead to the development of OA if left untreated, thus strongly suggesting a causal relationship. Currently, the cam deformity that causes pain is surgically removed to relieve the pain and treat the associated cartilage damage. Recent studies have demonstrated that surgical treatment leads to bone and cartilage changes that were related to improved function and reduced pain.
• Skeletally mature patient undergoing cam resection by hip arthroscopy with hip pain longer than 6 months
• Absence of arthritis (Tonnis Grade 0 or 1)
• Absence of dysplasia (LCEA \> 25°) or overcoverage (LCEA \> 39°)
• Alpha angle greater than 55° on multiplanar imaging
• Subject is over the age of 18 years old at time of enrollment
• Subject is willing and able to complete required study visits and assessments
• Subject is willing to sign the approved Informed Consent Form
⁃ Group 2 Inclusion Criteria:
• Normal femoral head neck contour and no evidence of dysplasia
• Subject is over the age of 18 years old at time of enrollment
• Subject is willing and able to complete required study visits and assessments
• Subject is willing to sign the approved Informed Consent Form