Surgical management of camtype FAI: A technique guide

Abstract

Conservative management of FAI remains a first-line treatment; however, the physical and structural abnormality often necessitates surgical intervention to restore impingement-free motion [1-3]. Surgical management, therefore, is often indicated in FAI, especially after a patient fails conservative management [3]. Although open, mini-open, and arthroscopic techniques have been described, both in the lateral decubitus and supine positions, the use of a particular technique is often dependent on surgeon preference [4]. This chapter will highlight the technique for arthroscopic management in the supine position for cam-type FAI and will also briefly compare the supine position to the lateral decubitus position.