Arthroscopic Decompression of Greater Trochanteric Sciatic Nerve Impingement.

ABSTRACT: Therapeutic extra-articular hip endoscopy is an effective treatment of greater trochanteric sciatic nerve impingement. We describe in detail technical pearls of the procedure including positioning, portal placement, and steps to obtaining adequate decompression while avoiding iatrogenic nerve injury.

SUBMITTER: Tipton S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5766443 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature