Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement

Area of Science:

• Orthopedic Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Procedures
• Hip Preservation

Background:

• Hip arthroscopy, first attempted in 1931, is now a common treatment for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).
• It presents significant advantages over open surgery, including reduced complications and patient morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the arthroscopic management of FAI.
• To highlight the benefits of hip arthroscopy in treating intra-articular hip disorders.

Main Methods:

• Diagnostic arthroscopy identifies intra-articular damage and guides surgical procedures.
• Procedures include correction of acetabular overcoverage, labral repair, femoral osteoplasty for cam lesions, and capsular management.

Main Results:

• Hip arthroscopy is favored over open surgical dislocation due to its minimally invasive nature.
• Studies show higher functional outcomes and lower complication rates with hip arthroscopy compared to open procedures.

Conclusions:

• Hip arthroscopy is an effective and preferred method for managing FAI.
• It serves as a valuable adjunct to open procedures for complex hip deformities.