page_title: Femoroacetabular impingement
section_title: X-ray
hierarchical_section_title: Femoroacetabular impingement / Diagnosis / X-ray
caption_attribution_description: English: For context, see: en:Hip pain
context_page_description: Femoroacetabular impingement is a condition involving one or more anatomical abnormalities of the hip joint, which is a ball and socket joint. It is a common cause of hip pain and discomfort in young and middle-aged adults. It occurs when the ball shaped femoral head contacts the acetabulum abnormally or does not permit a normal range of motion in the acetabular socket. Damage can occur to the articular cartilage, or labral cartilage, or both. The condition may be symptomatic or asymptomatic. It may cause osteoarthritis of the hip. Treatment options range from conservative management to surgery.
context_section_description: Projectional radiography ("X-ray")is often considered first line for FAI. Anterior-posterior pelvis and a lateral image of the hip in question should be attained. A 45-degree Dunn view is also recommended.
caption: Radiograph of a pincer type impingement.
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