Hip arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy can be utilised to evaluate the extent of impingement and damage to the soft tissues and bones of the hip. It also allows for the treatment of these issues through suturing, as well as the correction of cartilage lesions and bone deformities.
What is hip arthroscopy?
Hip arthroscopy is a surgical technique that provides access to the joint and allows visualisation of its interior through minimal incisions. This procedure can be used to view, diagnose, and treat issues in the femoral head, pelvic acetabulum, and surrounding joint pathology.
Symptoms of hip arthroscopy
Femoroacetabular impingement, one of the most common hip pathologies, causes pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility and function. First described in the 20th century by Dr. Reinhold Ganz, it is a biomechanical issue caused by deformities that can affect the femur, the acetabulum, or both. This condition makes activities requiring extreme hip movement, such as dancing, football, or martial arts, painful.
The primary concern with this impingement is the degenerative process that eventually leads to hip arthritis, as the labrum and cartilage of the hip joint are progressively destroyed.
What injuries are treated with hip arthroscopy?
Hip arthroscopy can be used to treat the following pathologies:
Advantages of hip arthroscopy
One of the main advantages of hip arthroscopy is the use of a micro-camera to evaluate the hip joint. This technology allows us to visualise the interior of the hip joint, enabling accuratediagnosis and treatment of various pathologies.
What is recovery like after hip arthroscopy?
Fifteen days after hip arthroscopy, the stitches will be removed. You may experience discomfort. You can expect to return to physical activity 3 to 4 months after the surgery. It is recommended to consult a sports-specific physiotherapist to aid in your physical recovery.
The Knee Unit Instituto Cugat conducts more than 300 knee arthroscopies a year.
