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Complications of hip arthroscopy.

T G Sampson1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, University of California, Departments of Arthroscopy and Orthopaedics, Healthsouth Surgery Center, Total Joint Center, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, San Francisco, California, USA. tgsampsonmd@msn.com

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|October 26, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Hip arthroscopy complications, including transient nerve issues and fluid buildup, are declining. Serious permanent complications like avascular necrosis remain rare, occurring in 0.5% of cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Hip arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure.
  • Complications can arise, impacting patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence and nature of complications following hip arthroscopy.
  • To assess the impact of evolving techniques on complication rates.

Main Methods:

  • Review of complication data from hip arthroscopy procedures.
  • Categorization of complications into transient and permanent adverse events.

Main Results:

  • Overall complication rates range from 1.6% to 5%.
  • Most complications were transient neuropraxias and fluid extravasations.
  • Significant permanent complications, including femoral head scuffing and avascular necrosis, occurred at a rate of 0.5%.

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Conclusions:

  • Advancements in hip arthroscopy techniques and equipment are reducing complication incidence.
  • While most complications are temporary, serious permanent adverse events, though infrequent, require careful consideration.