Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Arthroscopy is not a very common procedure and can be done in very selective cases. Some of the benefits that hip arthroscopy offers are:
- Reducing hip pain and scarring post-surgery
- Faster recovery time
- Controlling the prospect of developing hip arthritis by treating its cause in the early stages.
- Delaying the possibility of a total hip replacement by correcting the conditions that can cause osteoarthritis of the hip
- Fewer complications and less risk of infection
Conditions Treated
Hip Arthroscopy may be recommended for hip conditions that do not respond to non-surgical treatment. Hip arthroscopy may be recommended as a treatment for the following conditions:
- Hip impingement (femoroacetabular impingement)
- Labral Tears
- Removal of loose fragments of cartilage inside the hip joint
Post-Operative Care
Once the surgery is complete, the patient is moved to the recovery room and closely monitored. The patient will be strictly asked to use crutches or walking support in the initial days post-surgery or till all signs of limping have stopped. Physical therapy and specific exercises are necessary to achieve the best recovery and restore strength and mobility to the joints. The orthopedic surgeon will draft the post-operative care plan to best achieve the results of the hip arthroscopy surgery.
Limitations
Hip Arthroscopy is case dependent and if the extent of damage is more, then its outcomes are doubtful therefore proper planning with the help of investigations, X rays and MRI is mandatory.