title: Clinical presentation of patients with symptomatic anterior hip impingement.
abstract: Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is considered a cause of labrochondral disease and secondary osteoarthritis. Nevertheless, the clinical syndrome associated with FAI is not fully characterized. We determined the clinical history, functional status, activity status, and physical examination findings that characterize FAI. We prospectively evaluated 51 patients (52 hips) with symptomatic FAI. Evaluation of the clinical history, physical exam, and previous treatments was performed. Patients completed demographic and validated hip questionnaires (Baecke et al., SF-12, Modified Harris hip, and UCLA activity score). The average patient age was 35 years and 57% were male. Symptom onset was commonly insidious (65%) and activity-related. Pain occurred predominantly in the groin (83%). The mean time from symptom onset to definitive diagnosis was 3.1 years. Patients were evaluated by an average 4.2 healthcare providers prior to diagnosis and inaccurate diagnoses were common. Thirteen percent had unsuccessful surgery at another anatomic site. On exam, 88% of the hips were painful with the anterior impingement test. Hip flexion and internal rotation in flexion were limited to an average 97 degrees and 9 degrees, respectively. The patients were relatively active, yet demonstrated restrictions of function and overall health. These data may facilitate diagnosis of this disorder.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, One Barnes-Jewish Plaza, Suite 11300 West Pavilion, Campus Box 8233, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA. clohisyj@wudosis.wustl.edu
authors.forename: John C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Clohisy
authors.forename: Evan R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Knaus
authors.forename: Devyani M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Hunt
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Lesher
authors.forename: Marcie
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Harris-Hayes
authors.forename: Heidi
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Prather
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001175:Arthrography; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D005270:Femur Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D010147:Pain Measurement; D010808:Physical Examination; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016138:Walking; D055815:Young Adult