Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy offers diagnostic and therapeutic benefits with minimal invasiveness and shorter recovery periods than with open procedures. The indications for hip arthroscopy include:
- Labral tears
- Removal of loose bodies
- Osteochondral injuries
- Synovial disease
- Ligamentum teres tears
- Treatment of septic arthritis
- Surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Evaluation of undiagnosed hip pain
ROC Hip Arthroscopy Patient's Guide (PDF file)
Hip arthroscopy information website
Hip arthroscopy for FAI NICE (PDF file)
Understanding NICE guidance (PDF file)
NICE Arthroscopic Femoroacetabular Surgery Guidelines
(28th Sept 2011) (PDF file)
Femoroacetabular Impingement
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