Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure using a fiber optic video camera inserted into a joint. Hip arthroscopy is performed through very small incisions in order to evaluate and treat some specific hip conditions. Arthroscopy is NOT utilized during hip replacement surgery. Hip arthroscopy can be used to treat the following:
Loose bodies
If pieces of bone or cartilage are floating around in the hip, they can cause locking, catching and pain. They can be removed through the scope.
Torn labrum
The labrum is a ring of cartilage around the rim of the hip socket (acetabulum). A torn labrum can cause hip pain and a catching sensation. Through the arthroscope the labrum can be cleaned up or repaired.
Bone spurs
Sometimes bone spurs form and cause impingement and pain. If they are removed before the onset of arthritis, it can help decrease pain and improve range-of-motion.
Cartilage damage
If an isolated area of cartilage is damaged, sometimes it helps to scrape the affected area and drill holes in the bone to stimulate new cartilage to grow. This only has fair success and is NOT for generalized arthritis.
Repair after trauma
Certain types of ligament tears and fractures can be repaired via arthroscopy.
Evaluation and diagnosis
Patients with unexplained pain or locking may be evaluated through arthroscopy.
Loose bodies
If pieces of bone or cartilage are floating around in the hip, they can cause locking, catching and pain. They can be removed through the scope.
Torn labrum
The labrum is a ring of cartilage around the rim of the hip socket (acetabulum). A torn labrum can cause hip pain and a catching sensation. Through the arthroscope the labrum can be cleaned up or repaired.
Bone spurs
Sometimes bone spurs form and cause impingement and pain. If they are removed before the onset of arthritis, it can help decrease pain and improve range-of-motion.
Cartilage damage
If an isolated area of cartilage is damaged, sometimes it helps to scrape the affected area and drill holes in the bone to stimulate new cartilage to grow. This only has fair success and is NOT for generalized arthritis.
Repair after trauma
Certain types of ligament tears and fractures can be repaired via arthroscopy.
Evaluation and diagnosis
Patients with unexplained pain or locking may be evaluated through arthroscopy.
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