The Precision Cut That Saves Your Hip Labrum #surgical #orthopedics

The Hidden Cause of Young Athletes' Hip Pain . As an orthopaedic surgeon, one of the most overlooked causes of hip and groin pain I see is femoroacetabular impingement, or FAI. It develops when the bones of the hip joint form with a slightly irregular shape, so the ball and socket no longer glide smoothly. With repeated motion, that abnormal contact wears on the labrum and the articular cartilage that cushions the joint. . FAI shows up in three patterns. Cam impingement involves extra bone on the femoral head and neck, most common in younger, active patients. Pincer impingement involves overcoverage at the rim of the socket. Many patients have a combination of both. . Symptoms often start quietly. A deep ache in the groin, stiffness, or a pinch when squatting, sitting for long stretches, or rotating the hip. Athletes tend to notice it earlier because they load the joint harder, but activity itself does not cause FAI. . When a patient comes to me with these complaints, I start with a focused exam and imaging. X-rays reveal the bony shape, while MRI shows damage to cartilage and the labrum. A diagnostic injection can confirm the hip as the true pain source. . Most patients improve without surgery through activity changes, anti-inflammatory medication, and targeted physical therapy to strengthen the muscles that support the joint. When symptoms persist or imaging shows real joint damage, surgery can reshape the bone and repair the labrum, often arthroscopically through small incisions. Left untreated for years, FAI can advance toward hip arthritis, which is where joint replacement enters the conversation. . If hip or groin pain is limiting what you love to do, do not wait it out. Early evaluation protects the joint. . 📲 SUBSCRIBE NOW for new #surgery videos 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘, 𝗠𝗗 | Orthopedic Surgeon · Franklin/Nashville, Tennessee 🌐 corycalendinemd.com/ 📅 Free joint replacement guide: corycalendinemd.com/free-joint-replacement-guide/ 🌐 See Dr. Calendine in your Google & AI search results: corycalendinemd.com/preferred 📍 Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee · 3000 Edward Curd Lane, Franklin, TN 37067 📞 (615) 791-2630 About Dr. Cory Calendine, MD - 3000 Edward Curd Lane, Franklin, TN 37067 In the operating room, I get to perform more than 600 hip & knee replacement surgeries each year. From LIVE surgical demos to viral video highlights, together let's explore - react - discuss all things related to bone and joint health. #orthopedicsurgeon #jointreplacement THANK YOU for your comments, questions and suggestions. If there’s a medical topic or question you want me to discuss, please comment below. We are building a library of orthopedic medical video content focused on your requests and responses. 📽️ Watch latest hip & knee surgery videos ▶️    / @bonedoctor_youtube   𝐋𝐄𝐓'𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓: TikTok ▶️ www.tiktok.com/@corycalendinemd LinkTree ▶️ linktr.ee/corycalendinemd 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐒: Opinions expressed are solely my own and do not express the views or opinions of my employer. Information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis and/or treatment. All content [images, digital graphics, text, and other information] contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace or substitute for a consultation with a