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Diagnosing and Treating Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)

Hip impingement, or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), occurs when the femoral head pinches up against the acetabulum. Alex Johnson, M.D. and Brian Lee, P.A.-C. discuss the symptoms to look for when treating patients and the surgical vs. nonsurgical treatment options for FAI.

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Hip impingement, or femoroacetabular impingement, occurs when the femoral head pinches up against the acetabulum. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Alex Johnson & physician assistant Brian Lee discuss symptoms as well as surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Click to Tweet


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Alex Johnson, M.D.

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Orthopaedic Surgery

Alex Johnson, M.D., is an orthopaedic surgeon and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist. He specializes in treating patients with conditions of the hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow.

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