Hip arthroscopy is typically performed in a hip that is
relatively normal with the exception of an isolated torn piece
of cartilage on the rim of the socket. The piece of cartilage
is called the acetabular labrum. Many of these cartilage tears
occur in association with some abnormality in hip joint development.
These abnormalities include hip dysplasia and femoro-acetabular
impingement. If the associated abnormality is significant,
it may need to be corrected by a type of joint preserving
surgery. If the associated abnormality is mild, the hip can
be treated by arthroscopy alone, deferring the decision about
correcting the underlying abnormality.Dr.
Murphy's practice has become specialized to the point where he no
longer performs hip arthroscopy. However, many patients who are
told that they need hip arthroscopy, especially patients under 40 years
old, actually have developmental hip deformities.
We are happy to refer patients to surgeons who perform hip arthroscopy.
McCarthy
J, Barsoum W, Puri L, Lee J, Murphy S, Cooke P. The Role of
Hip Arthroscopy in the Elite Athlete. Clinical Orthopedics
and Related Research. 2003 (406):71-74.
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