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Postless Arthroscopic Hip Preservation Can be Adequately Performed Using Published Techniques.

Alexander P Decilveo¹, Matthew J Kraeutler², Jaydeep Dhillon³

¹Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Paterson, New Jersey.

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Postless hip arthroscopy is a viable surgical option, with various techniques effectively achieving necessary hip joint distraction. Surgeons should be aware of these methods to avoid potential complications associated with traditional post-based approaches.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Surgical Techniques

Background:

Traditional hip arthroscopy often utilizes a perineal post, which carries risks of serious complications.
The development of postless techniques offers an alternative approach to hip arthroscopy.
Awareness of postless methods is crucial for surgeons to optimize patient safety and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically identify and evaluate diverse postless techniques employed in hip arthroscopy.
To analyze the efficacy and safety of various postless hip arthroscopy methods.

Main Methods:

A narrative review adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
Analysis of 10 studies (2007-2021) involving 1,341 hips undergoing postless hip arthroscopy.
Inclusion criteria focused on femoroacetabular impingement; exclusion criteria included other hip surgeries or techniques requiring conversion.

Main Results:

Various postless techniques were identified, including the use of a foam pad in Trendelenburg position, yoga mat, Tutankhamun, beanbag, and Hip Arthroscopy Post-less Procedure Impingement techniques.
Average traction force ranged from 65.0 to 88 pounds, with traction time between 31.0 and 73.5 minutes.
Sufficient hip joint distraction was achieved in all cases, with only one reported incident of transient pudendal neurapraxia.

Conclusions:

Postless hip arthroscopy can be effectively performed using multiple techniques.
Adequate traction and countertraction are achievable with these postless methods, offering a safer alternative to perineal posts.