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Endoscopic Lesser Trochanter Excision for Ischiofemoral Impingement.

Devon E Anderson¹, Elizabeth J Scott¹, R Chad Mather¹

¹Duke Sports Sciences Institute, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA.

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Summary

Ischiofemoral impingement (IFI) is a hip pain cause. Endoscopic lesser trochanter excision via a posterior approach safely and effectively treats IFI by increasing hip space and relieving sciatic nerve compression.

Keywords:

hip arthroscopy ischial tunnel syndrome ischiofemoral impingement lesser trochanter excision sciatic nerve

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Background:

Ischiofemoral impingement (IFI) is an underrecognized cause of posterior hip, low back, and deep gluteal pain.
Anatomical factors such as femoral anteversion and pelvic tilt contribute to IFI symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe and evaluate a preferred surgical technique for treating ischiofemoral impingement.
To assess the safety and efficacy of endoscopic lesser trochanter excision for IFI.

Main Methods:

The study details an endoscopic lesser trochanter (LT) excision using a posterior approach in the prone position.
Key steps include sciatic nerve protection, radiofrequency dissection, and LT burr excision.
Patients are managed with touch-down weightbearing for six weeks post-surgery.

Main Results:

Endoscopic LT excision reliably increases the ischiofemoral distance.
The technique effectively relieves mechanical bone impingement and sciatic nerve entrapment.
The posterior approach provides optimal visualization for neurovascular structure protection and complete LT excision.

Conclusions:

Posterior endoscopic LT excision is a safe and effective surgical treatment for ischiofemoral impingement.
The technique ensures sciatic nerve visualization and complete removal of the lesser trochanter.