Hip Arthroscopy in Adolescents Through an Extra-Capsular Approach.

ABSTRACT: Hip arthroscopic treatment for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome and labral tears is the gold standard in the adult and adolescent population, as we all know the most common surgical approach to the hip is entering the central compartment with fluoroscopy and with continuous distraction. A periportal capsulotomy in traction must be done to have visibility and instrument maneuverability. These maneuvers avoid scuffing the femoral head cartilage. In adolescents, extreme care must be taken in hip distraction, as the force used can cause iatrogenic neurovascular lesions, avascular necrosis, and lacerations of the genitals and foot/ankle. Experienced surgeons around the world have developed an extracapsular approach to the hip with smaller capsulotomies with a low complication rate. This ap

SUBMITTER: Salas AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10323734 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature