Hip Arthroscopy: Common Problems and Solutions

Clin Sports Med. 2018 Apr;37(2):245-263. doi: 10.1016/j.csm.2017.12.005.

Abstract

The use of hip arthroscopy continues to expand. Understanding potential pitfalls and complications associated with hip arthroscopy is paramount to optimizing clinical outcomes and minimizing unfavorable results. Potential pitfalls and complications are associated with preoperative factors such as patient selection, intraoperative factors such as iatrogenic damage, traction-related complications, inadequate correction of deformity, and nerve injury, or postoperative factors such as poor rehabilitation. This article outlines common factors that contribute to less-than-favorable outcomes.

Keywords: Capsule; Femoroacetabular impingement; Femoroplasty; Hip arthroscopy; Labral tear.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty
  • Arthroscopy / adverse effects*
  • Arthroscopy / methods
  • Femoracetabular Impingement / complications
  • Femoracetabular Impingement / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoracetabular Impingement / surgery
  • Hip / surgery*
  • Hip Dislocation / complications
  • Hip Dislocation / diagnostic imaging
  • Hip Dislocation / surgery
  • Humans
  • Obesity / complications
  • Osteoarthritis / complications
  • Osteoarthritis / diagnostic imaging
  • Osteoarthritis / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications* / therapy
  • Radiography