title: The anatomy, diagnosis and pathology of femoroacetabular impingement.
abstract: Femoroacetabular impingement is a significant cause of osteoarthritis in young active individuals, whose prognosis is directly and positively influenced by early intervention to prevent irreversible joint damage. This article discusses the anatomy, examination findings, radiological features and natural history of the condition.
authors.affiliation: University College Hospitals NHS Trust, London.
authors.forename: Giles
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Stafford
authors.forename: Johan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Witt
mesh_terms: D000077:Acetabulum / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D000367:Age Factors; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D005269:Femur / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography