Orthopade, 2011
Steimer O, Kusma M, Grun U
Through continuous refinement and technological progress over the past 10 years, hip arthroscopy has developed into an established orthopaedic operation, and this has greatly widened the range of indications. The principal indications for hip arthroscopy include any disorder of the synovium, a lesion of the labrum, lesions of the ligamentum teres, loose bodies, degenerative and traumatic lesions of the articular cartilage and, in particular, disturbances of joint mechanics caused by femoroacetabular impingement. The arthroscopic method also allows, to a large extent, the treatment of extra-articular conditions. The application of hip arthroscopy is limited by the difficult anatomy of the hip, the considerable distance from the skin and the problematic view of the posterior – medial region of the joint. The limit on the duration of joint distraction should also be taken into account when choosing the treatment.
Hip Arthroscopy
HIP ARTHROSCOPY – INDICATIONS AND LIMITS
Dr Alexandros P. Tzaveas
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Summary
- The arthroscopic method also allows, to a large extent, the treatment of extra-articular conditions.
- The application of hip arthroscopy is limited by the difficult anatomy of the hip, the considerable distance from the skin and the problematic view of the posterior – medial region of the joint.
- The limit on the duration of joint distraction should also be taken into account when choosing the treatment.
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