Beginning Hip Arthroscopy: Indications, Positioning, Portals, Basic Techniques, and Complications

Authors

L. Ryan Smart, Yale School of Medicine
Matthew Oetgen, Yale School of Medicine
Benjamin Noonan, Yale School of Medicine
Michael Medvecky, Yale School of Medicine

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

12-1-2007

Journal

Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery

Volume

23

Issue

12

DOI

10.1016/j.arthro.2007.06.020

Keywords

Distraction devices; Equipment; Hip arthroscopy; Positioning

Abstract

Hip arthroscopy is becoming increasingly popular for the diagnosis and treatment of hip pathology, and the indications continue to evolve. The two most common approaches are the supine and lateral decubitus position. Both approaches can be performed effectively; however, each approach has its own benefits and drawbacks. In this review we will describe the indications for hip arthroscopy, the pros and cons of each approach, and the necessary equipment, portals, portal placement, commercially available distraction devices, and complications. © 2007 Arthroscopy Association of North America.

APA Citation

Smart, L., Oetgen, M., Noonan, B., & Medvecky, M. (2007). Beginning Hip Arthroscopy: Indications, Positioning, Portals, Basic Techniques, and Complications. Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, 23 (12). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2007.06.020