Arthroscopy Techniques (Jan 2024)

Arthroscopic Hip Labral Repair Using Needle Arthroscopic Visualization

  • Sean McMillan, D.O.,
  • Elizabeth Ford, D.O.,
  • Vincent Lau, D.O.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 13, no. 1
p. 102819

Abstract

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Hip arthroscopy has become increasingly popular in recent years and continues to grow as techniques and understanding of hip arthroscopy evolve. Needle hip arthroscopy is emerging as a technique that can offer potential advantages compared with a traditional arthroscope. These benefits include a higher degree field of view, lower profile design for easier maneuverability, decreased arthroscopic fluid, and potentially decreased postoperative pain and swelling. We herein present and describe a technique of needle hip arthroscopy as a viable option in the treatment of hip pathology.