A review of hip arthroscopy and its role in the management of adult hip pain

Abstract

The diagnosis and management of patients presenting with hip pain is often challenging. A thorough history and physical examination, imaging studies and selective injections can help define the source of pain in many of these individuals. As technology and technical skills continue to improve, the role for hip arthroscopy will continue to expand. Further well-designed studies will better refine the indications for hip arthroscopy in managing patients with hip pathology.

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Normal Anterior Acetabular Labrum

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Normal Posterior Acetabular Labrum

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Anterosuperior Labral Tear

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Labrum, Femoral Head and Neck and Viewed from the Peripheral Capsular Approach

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Anterosuperior Labral Tear

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Microfracture to Acetabular Defect

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After Chondral Debridement and Microfracture

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Normal Head Neck Offset in Patient Who Underwent Prior Proximal Hamstring Repair

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Non-spherical Femoral Head, Short Anterior Head-neck Offset Seen in Femoroacetabular Impingement

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"Cross Over sign" indicative of Pincer type of femoral acetabular impingement