Surgical Intervention Compared to Physical Therapy for Treating Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Systematic Review
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Authors
Schlepp, Kade
Date of Issue
2025-04-25
Type
Presentation
Language
en_US
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Abstract
Objective: To review published research regarding hip surgery versus physical therapy in treating femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).
Methods: The literature was obtained from PubMed, CINAHL, and Google Scholar. These sources were assessed for outcomes pertaining to FAI post-intervention. The interventions included hip arthroscopy surgery and physical therapy led care.
Results: The literature reviewed suggested that both physical therapy and arthroscopy improved overall hip quality of life in patients with FAI. However, some studies found that arthroscopy had statistically significant greater outcomes than physical therapy. These interventions proved to both be beneficial to patients who had FAI.
Conclusion: The use of either physical therapy or hip arthroscopy surgery to treat FAI are considered adequate, however some studies suggest that surgery provides quicker and superior results compared to physical therapy. Due to the inconclusive nature and newness of this issue, these interventions should be studied further.