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MRI Evaluation of Femoroacetabular Impingement After Hip Preservation Surgery
Angela E Li1, Shari T Jawetz1, Harry G Greditzer1
11 Department of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021.
Objective:
This article reviews the surgical treatment options for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), including labral repair and osteochondroplasty, and the expected postoperative appearance on MRI. Complications, including residual osseous deformities, chondral injury, adhesions, femoral neck stress fractures, osteonecrosis, instability, malpositioned suture anchors, and infection, will also be discussed.
Conclusion:
Knowledge of the surgical treatment of FAI can assist in improving our understanding of the expected postoperative MRI appearance and in evaluating surgical complications.
