FAI (Femoral Acetabular Impingement) is a hip condition in which there is abnormal bone growth on either the femur portion of the hip (CAM impingement) or the acetabulum portion of the hip (PINCER impingement). When the hip is flexed in certain ways (typically with the leg bent 90 degrees or more, and internally rotated), the extra bone "digs" into the labrum and cartilage and causes significant soft tissue damage, resulting in pain and limited mobility.
From what I have read/researched, doctors aren't quite sure if FAI is a genetic disorder, or if it is brought about by certain movements during younger years, such as squats, running, etc. Either way, it's not fun, and hopefully by catching it early before the cartilage is really torn up, I'll be able to delay (or hopefully prevent) eventual hip replacements, and get back to living the active lifestyle that I love.
Tomorrow is the big day.
It is kind of weird knowing that by tomorrow evening, my quality of life will be significantly diminished, but will eventually be greater than I have known for some time. Bittersweet, for the lack of a better word.
My next post will most likely be from a drug-induced state, therefore much more entertaining and exciting.
-D
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