J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1995 Aug;30(4):933-938. 10.4055/jkoa.1995.30.4.933.

Clinical Experiences of the Hip Arthroscopy

• Kim SJ
• Choi NH

• KMID: 2423417
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1995.30.4.933

Abstract

Hip arthroscopy is technically demanding procedure and it is difficult to inspect the entire joint space. But with the development of instruments and the accumulation of results of research, the indications of hip arthroscopy are expanding. The operative arthroscopy of 18 joints was performed during the past four years. We used the supine position on the fracture table and anterolateral and lateral portals. Removal of traumatic loose bodies and synovial chondromatosis, lavage of pyogenic arthritis are excellent indications for the arthroscopic surgery of the hip joint. The results of the partial synovectomy and debridement for rheumatoid arthritis and other arthritis are satisfactory. The hip arthroscopy is beneficial to the diagnosis and treatment for the unexplained hip pain.

Keyword

Hip; Arthroscopy

MeSH Terms

Arthritis
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Arthroscopy*
Chondromatosis, Synovial
Debridement
Diagnosis
Hip Joint
Hip*
Joints
Supine Position
Therapeutic Irrigation