Wichman Orthopedics
Hip · Sports Medicine
Hip arthroscopy, for impingement and labral tears.
Minimally invasive surgery for younger, active patients with hip impingement or a torn labrum, aimed at relieving pain and preserving the hip joint.
Minimally invasive surgery for younger, active patients with hip impingement or a torn labrum, aimed at relieving pain and preserving the hip joint.
FAI happens when extra bone on the ball (cam) or socket (pincer) of the hip pinches with movement, which can tear the labrum and cause groin pain, especially with deep flexion or pivoting. During hip arthroscopy, the impinging bone is reshaped so the hip can move without pinching.
The hip labrum is a rim of cartilage that seals and stabilizes the joint. A tear can cause pain, catching, or clicking. When possible, arthroscopic labral repair reattaches and preserves your own labrum. When the labrum is too damaged to repair, labral reconstruction rebuilds it using a graft. Either is usually combined with correcting the underlying impingement so the problem does not simply return.
Recovery involves protected weight-bearing early and a structured physical therapy program, with return to sport built around your progress. See hip arthroscopy post-op instructions.
Extra bone on the ball or socket of the hip that pinches with movement, which can tear the labrum and cause groin pain. Arthroscopy reshapes the bone so the hip moves freely.
Typically younger, active patients with impingement or a labral tear and relatively preserved joint cartilage. It is less suited to hips with advanced arthritis. Imaging and an exam help decide.
New patients across Milwaukee are welcome. To request an appointment, email us at the address below and we will follow up to get you scheduled.
This page is for general education and is not medical advice. Whether a procedure is right for you is a decision made with your surgeon after an evaluation. If this is a medical emergency, call 911.