Hip Arthroscopy

• Technically difficult because of deep location of hip joint

• Lower morbidity than open arthrotomy with easier post-operative course

• Requires traction in line with the femoral neck

• Indications

  • Femoro-Acetabular Impingements

  • labral tears

  • AVN (diagnosis and staging)

  • loose bodies

  • synovial disease

  • chondral injuries

  • ligamentum teres injuries

  • snapping hip

  • mechanical symptoms

  • impinging osteophytes

• Contraindications

  • advanced DJD 

  • hip ankylosis

  • joint contracture

  • severe osteoporotic bone

  • significant protrusio acetabuli