This book is unique in combining an exclusive focus on femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) with an evidence-based approach and the involvement of a diverse group of global experts. It is designed to meet the worldwide need for a summary of current evidence that will readily assist the physician in establishing the most accurate diagnosis and providing the best available treatment. The coverage is wide ranging, encompassing clinical examination, differential diagnosis, imaging, indications for surgery, contemporary arthroscopic and open management, treatment of labial tears, cartilage injury management, non-operative management, rehabilitation, treatment of complications, and revision surgery. Trainees, physicians, surgeons, and allied health care professionals who treat young adults with hip pain will find the book to be an excellent source of information on what procedures are most helpful and how they should be implemented.

Offers an evidence-based approach to diagnosis and treatment of femoroacetabular impingement

Need for Evidence Based Decision Making.- Historical Background of FAI Treatment.- Differential Diagnosis of Hip Pain.- Clinical Diagnosis of FAI: History & Physical Examination.- Imaging of FAI.- Indications for FAI surgery.- Arthroscopic Management (CAM).- Arthroscopic Management (Pincer).- Open Management: (CAM).- Open Management: (Pincer).- Treatment of Labral Tears in FAI Surgery.- Treatment of Cartilage Injuries in FAI Surgery.- Non Operative of Management of FAI.- Rehabilitation after FAI Surgery.- Complications of FAI surgery.- Revision FAI surgery.- Management of Concurrent diagnoses.- Future Directions of FAI Surgery: Diagnosis and Treatment.- Future Directions in Training FAI Surgeons.