@fallenstar - I can share with you the history/progression of my daughter's injury (labral tear and eventual arthroscopy).
July 2017 - fell on hip playing soccer.
Hip pain came on while running.
Dr. visits - xrays (negative) PT commences
September 2017 turns out for HS Swim team. Is able to practice for 2 weeks until hip pain prevents.
Uses crutches for a couple weeks.
October (approx) first visit to Orthopedic surgeon #1. Has MRI done without contrast. MRI technician reads a small labral tear but surgeon believe it is a misread and prescribes more rest and PT.
Fall/Winter - continue on but unable to run/participate sports
Spring - meet with Orthopedic surgeon #2 (same surgeon the did my THR). Thinks it may be bursitis. Reviews prior MRI and also doesn't see labral tear but notes that it can be difficult without contrast. Prescribes stretching, more PT (for bursitis) and heavy noninflammatories.
Late spring - no improvement. next step is shot in bursa.
Early summer - no improvement. Next step is MRI with contrast and a shot directly into the hip to relieve pain.
The explanation was that if the shot gave immediate pain relief it would confirm the issue was the hip joint (likely a tear) along with a better MRI reading with contrast.
Shot provides relief, MRI w/contrast shows a tear, Orthopedic surgeon #2 believe FAI contributed/caused the tear and it was exacerbated by the fall. Without the surgery concern is the FAI will continue to bump against labral tear and likely lead to early arthritis.
August 2 - Hip arthroscopy performed. Successful so far but early days... Pain managed with Tylenol/Ibuprofen (some oxycodone day of outpatient surgery and the next). Labral tear was debrided. Impingement was shaved. Crutches and light weight bearing 1st week. Some unaided walking beginning of 2nd week. 2 very small incisions (can't be more than 1-2 stitches).
Not sure if that answered your question but may help with your decision making...