A minimally invasive procedure, hip arthroscopy
involves the repair of the hip joint. The procedure uses an arthroscope and
several small keyhole incisions to help visualize the area and assist with
performing the surgery.
Also
Known As:
- Hip surgery
- Arthroscopic
surgery
- Hip scope
- Open
reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
- Minimally
invasive hip surgery
- Arthroscopic
hip pinning surgery
Conditions
Treated with Hip Arthroscopy:
Hip arthroscopy may be performed in cases of hip arthritis, hip fracture,
hip impingement, inflammation of synovium, cartilage tear and loose cartilage
or bone.
Non-surgical alternatives to hip arthroscopy include
hip bracing, steroid injections, hyaluronic acid injections, strength training,
physical therapy, pain medication and anti-inflammatory medication. Open hip
surgery is a surgical alternative to the procedure.
Anesthesia
with Hip Arthroscopy:
Hip arthroscopy is performed under general
anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware
during the procedure.
Potential
Complications from Hip Arthroscopy:
Possible risks following hip arthroscopy include
infection, bleeding, pain, instability, malunion of break, ileus and a negative
reaction to the anesthesia. It is also possible for the break to fail to heal.
Recovery
from Hip Arthroscopy:
Total recovery from hip arthroscopy takes two to
six months.
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