The Evolution and Impact of Hip Arthroscopy

Abstract

The first part of this article charts the evolution of hip arthroscopy over the last 25 years. The importance of patient positioning, including the use of traction, is discussed, as well as technical aspects of access to the hip joint. The development of specialist instrumentation and image guidance has been vital to the development of hip arthroscopy. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of normal anatomy as well as pathology within the joint. The second part of the article looks at the impact of arthroscopic techniques on specific conditions affecting the hip joint. The indications and relative contraindications are reviewed. The role of diagnostic hip arthroscopy and its relationship to other diagnostic modalities are also discussed. A brief look at potential future applications of hip arthroscopy ends the article.

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“…With the development of longer instruments, the new era of hip arthroscopy started in the early 1980s [12]. The role of hip arthroscopy in children was elucidated much later.…”

“…Hip arthroscopy is a technically demanding procedure and has a steep learning curve [11]. With the development of longer instruments, the new era of hip arthroscopy started in the early 1980s [12]. The role of hip arthroscopy in children was elucidated much later.…”

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“…1 This procedure continued unsuccessful until the 1980s, when it attracted attention in the United State once again, with the development of medical instruments by James Glick and Thomas Sampson that allowed better access to the hip joint. [2][3][4] It has been used both for diagnostic purposes such as: biopsy, diagnosis of painful hips in children, evaluation of juvenile chronic arthritis, evaluation of the osteoarthritic hip, among others; and for therapeutic purposes such as: articular debridement for pain relief in osteoarthrosis, removal of free bodies, cleaning and debridement in septic arthritis, ligament injuries, correction of lesions of the acetabular labrum, femoroacetabular impact among others and is part of the routine therapeutic arsenal of hip surgeons. [5][6][7] A considerable number of quality of life questionnaires related to health have been developed in the last 25 years and are today essential tools in the analyses of scientific research.…”