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Pincer-type femoroacetabular impingement
Hip Arthroscopy

Pincer-type femoroacetabular impingement

Dr Alexandros P. Tzaveas

Dr Alexandros P. Tzaveas

Orthopaedic Surgeon

8 May 2025 1 min read

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Summary

  • Pincer-type femoroacetabular impingement, or in other words impingement of the "pincers" or "clamp" type, is caused by excessive coverage of the femoral head by the acetabulum. It is a cause of chronic hip pain.
  • It can be treated with an arthroscopic technique and without an overnight stay in hospital.

Femoroacetabular impingement of the Pincer type or, in other words, impingement of the «pincers» or «clamp» type is caused by excessive coverage of the femoral head by the acetabulum. It is a cause of chronic hip pain.

It can be treated with an arthroscopic technique and without an overnight stay in hospital.

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Pincer-type femoroacetabular impingement, or in other words impingement of the "pincers" or "clamp" type, is caused by excessive coverage of the femoral head by the acetabulum.
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