What is Arthroscopic Hip Surgery?

Arthroscopic surgery is a widely popular procedure for diagnosing and treating joint problems that uses the technology of a small camera, called an arthroscope. Because the arthroscope is so small, your surgeon only needs to make a miniscule incision to insert it in the joint area. The arthroscope records video of the joint, which is displayed on a monitor, allowing the surgeon maximum viewing ability while reviewing the delicate tissue of the joint.

With the camera, your surgeon is able to zero in on the movements of the instruments to repair the joint. Therefore, the less damage to the joint tissue during surgery, the easier the recovery and the sooner you will be back in the swing of things.

Arthroscopy can be utilized for a variety of hip problems. Most often it is used to relieve suffering from labral tears, hip impingement, articular cartilage injuries and the removal of loose bodies in the joint.

Arthroscopic hip surgery is most often performed as an outpatient surgery. You can schedule your procedure and arrive early in the morning. After a short, closely monitored recovery period, you may return to your home and start on your path to recovery.