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Hip arthroscopy, repairing an injury

Hip arthroscopy, repairing an injury

Edited by: TOP DOCTORS® at 10/10/2023

Hip arthroscopy is to apply traction to the hip and perform between 2 and 3 wounds of about 8 mm each, through which a camera and tools is inserted to repair the injury.

Dr. Humberto Gonzalez Ugalde

open hip Hip arthroscopy is to apply traction to the hip with a special device and perform between 2 and 3 wounds of about 8 mm each, through which a camera and tools is inserted to repair the injury.

Through this surgery you can observe the hip joint from the inside and repair labrum injuries, tendon injuries and abnormal bone formation. It is a type of surgery that has about 10 years in Mexico and few specialists trained in this technique. To realize some special instruments and apparatus are required to place the patient in the proper position.

During this procedure the components proper hip to avoid or a prosthesis sometimes anchors are used to fix the repaired tissues are repaired.

Procedure able to remodel bone lesions and tissues

This procedure is indicated in patients and athletes with hip pain that may have groin pain when walking or sitting, limited range of movement, pain in the gluteal region and changes in gait. In these patients, bone lesions are remodeled or damaged tissues are repaired and this can return to activities of daily living.

Before performing this procedure an adequate physical examination of the patient to detect clinically what the source of pain is necessary, it is supplemented by imaging studies such as X-rays and magnetic hip arthroMR, the latter is a study in which a medium is introduced contrast to demonstrate lesions hip joint. With these elements can make a proper planning process.

The day after surgery the patient can sit and walk assisted by a walker, depending on the repair is made, the total or partial support of the operated leg will be permitted and start with hip mobilizations to regain normal function. A few days after the program started strengthening and gait training.

Traumatology and Orthopedics in Cuajimalpa de Morelos