Common Causes of Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) Syndrome FAI-related anomalies are frequently evident at birth. They can, however, emerge later in life, particularly throughout the adolescent years. There is little that can be done to avoid FAI when the hip bones are formed incorrectly. Three anatomical variations might cause femoroacetabular hip impingement: 1) Pincer - Extra bone growth that extends over the rim of the acetabulum in the hip socket causes this sort of impingement. The prominent rim of the labrum may compress it. 2) Cam - In this sort of impingement, the ball seems more oval than round. This means that the head cannot move smoothly in the acetabulum, causing friction when the ball comes into contact with the edge of the socket. This repetitive friction might result in bony development on the joint’s head, adding to the impingement. 3) Combined/Mixed Lesion - This indicates that both the cam and pincer FAI types are present. When both types of anatomical variations are present, they can cause pinching or impingement of the hip joint components, particularly the labrum surrounding the joint’s edge. This impingement of the hip joint can produce pain over time, especially when sitting for lengthy periods or during and after activity. Learn more about the common symptoms of FAI Syndrome and how physio can help! #EnhancePhysioAlbury #AlburyPhysiotherapy #FAISyndrome #FemoroacetabularImpingementSyndrome #PhysioForFAISyndrome #PhysiotherapistAlbury