Basic Hip Arthroscopy: Anatomic Establishment of Arthroscopic Portals Without Fluoroscopic Guidance

Elizabeth A. Howse, Daniel B. Botros, Sandeep Mannava, Austin V. Stone, Allston J. Stubbs

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Abstract

Hip arthroscopy has gained popularity in recent years for diagnostic and therapeutic hip preservation management. This article details the establishment of arthroscopic portals of the hip, specifically the anterolateral and modified anterior portals without fluoroscopic guidance. The anterolateral portal is established anatomically, and the modified anterior portal is then established under arthroscopic guidance. A through understanding of the hip anatomy allows for these portals to be made both safely and reliably for hip arthroscopies in the modified supine positioned patient. The reduced use of fluoroscopy with this technique lowers the risk of ionizing radiation exposure to the patient and surgeon.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e247-e250
JournalArthroscopy Techniques
Volume5
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2016

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ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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