Femoral Osteoplasty

Femoral Osteoplasty

(CAM-TYPE FEMOROACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT)

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is a condition caused by an anatomical abnormality of the hip joint. There are two types: CAM and PINCER, and in many cases, both types coexist.

CAM morphology is one of the causes of femoroacetabular impingement. It occurs when there is excess bone on the upper-lateral area of the femoral neck, particularly at the transition zone between the femoral neck and head. This excess bone leads to impingement, exerting pressure on the acetabulum and its labrum, which can cause chronic pain and potentially lead to labral tears. Treatment for this condition can be performed arthroscopically by removing the excess bone in the affected area. A specialized arthroscopic burr is used to reshape the femoral head-neck junction, eliminating the impingement and preventing further damage to the labrum.