Hip arthroscopy: Minimally invasive surgery for hip pathologies

Med J Armed Forces India. 2017 Apr;73(2):184-187. doi: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2016.09.005. Epub 2016 Oct 27.

Abstract

Arthroscopy is considered as one of the revolutionary techniques in the management of musculoskeletal disorders. Hip arthroscopy is a new emerging technique for the management of hip pathologies and it has gained popularity in the past decade. In the present case series, 5 patients with hip pathologies were operated using hip arthroscopy technique and the functional outcome and complications associated with hip arthroscopy were assessed. Harris hip score improved significantly at the latest follow-up. No major complication was noticed in our case series. In conclusion, hip arthroscopy procedure requires good instrumentation and expertise. We believe that it is a safe and less invasive procedure providing an additional tool in the management of hip pathologies.

Keywords: Arthroscopic surgery; Complications; Hip joint; Portals.