Hip arthroscopy in osteoarthritis consequent to FAI.

Background: Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) means a set of alterations involving the acetabulum, proximal femur, or both of these components that can results in osteoarthritis. Arthroscopy is a choice for the treatment of initial stages of osteoarthritis (OA) in order to reduce evolution of the degenerative processes; advanced degrees of osteoarthritis are absolute contraindications.

Materials And Methods: 40 patients affected by osteoarthritis in FAI  underwent hip arthroscopy between May 2010 and March 2015.