Combined arthroscopic and modified open approach for cam femoroacetabular impingement: a preliminary experience.

Purpose: We report our case series of patients undergoing surgical treatment (femoral osteoplasty) for symptomatic cam femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Clinical results using a modified Heuter anterior approach combined with adjunctive hip arthroscopy are presented.

Methods: A chart review of 16 hips (14 consecutive patients) was conducted.