Hip Arthroscopy
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What is Hip Arthroscopy? |
In
the late 1970s and early 1980s, arthroscopic surgery became popular,
especially in the sports world, as fiber optic technology enabled
surgeons to see inside the body using a small telescope, called an
“arthroscope,” which projects an image to a television monitor.
Thanks to ongoing improvements made by technology, the benefits of
arthroscopic surgery for knee and shoulder conditions have been
experienced by patients all over the world. By adopting techniques and
instruments similar to those used in knee and shoulder procedures,
arthroscopic hip surgery has become a more widely-used treatment option
for those who suffer from hip pain.
Arthroscopic procedures may be used for a variety of hip conditions,
primarily the treatment of labral tears, hip impingement, articular
cartilage injuries, and the removal of loose bodies in the joint. Other
less frequent conditions treated through hip arthroscopy include tendon
or ligament injuries, hip instability, and an inflamed or damaged
synovium. Because all of these conditions may eventually lead to hip
arthritis, treating them with arthroscopic procedures may be a
beneficial option for patients.
Through an incision the width of a straw tip, Dr. Rogerson is able to
insert a scope, which allows him to inspect the joint and locate the
source of your pain. Dr. Rogerson will then make one or more small
incisions to accommodate the instruments used to treat the hip. These
instruments can shave, trim, cut, stitch, or smooth the damaged areas.
| Arthroscopic hip surgery is usually performed in an outpatient surgery center, which means no overnight hospital stay is required. You report to Meriter Hospital in the morning, undergo the procedure, and following a recovery period under the care of medical professionals, return home later in the day. |
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