The diagnostic role of hip arthroscopy has increased as more varied pathologies have been described. There are numerous pathologies that are difficult to diagnose either clinically or using conventional radiology. The arthroscope is therefore often used in the investigation of unexplained hip or groin pain. It may also be used to investigate a hip effusion or synovitis. This may represent an isolated finding on MRI and arthroscopy allows inspection, washout and synovial biopsy to aid diagnosis. It cannot be overemphasised that proper patient selection is vital and relies on the recognition of appropriate indications.
The development of hip arthroscopy and the production of specialised instrumentation have allowed an increasing number of procedures to be undertaken. This in turn has led to an increased understanding of intra-articular hip pathology and possible indications for arthroscopy. These indications will continue to expand and be refined as longer-term outcomes emerge. This would allow the resolution of the pain and mechanical symptoms, which result from its disruption without sacrificing the possible biological and structural roles, which it may play.
Arthroscopy may have a large role to play in the management of painful hip arthroplasty and certainly, an area that is expanding rapidly is extra-articular hip endoscopy. The future for this procedure is certainly bright, but the learning curve remains steep and therefore investment in time for adequate training is essential.
This special issue focused on “Knee Arthroplasty” invites articles from researchers throughout the world to submit all manuscript types, including reviews, original research and perspectives.
The diagnostic role of hip arthroscopy has increased as more varied pathologies have been described. There are numerous pathologies that are difficult to diagnose either clinically or using conventional radiology. The arthroscope is therefore often used in the investigation of unexplained hip or groin pain. It may also be used to investigate a hip effusion or synovitis. This may represent an isolated finding on MRI and arthroscopy allows inspection, washout and synovial biopsy to aid diagnosis. It cannot be overemphasised that proper patient selection is vital and relies on the recognition of appropriate indications.
The development of hip arthroscopy and the production of specialised instrumentation have allowed an increasing number of procedures to be undertaken. This in turn has led to an increased understanding of intra-articular hip pathology and possible indications for arthroscopy. These indications will continue to expand and be refined as longer-term outcomes emerge. This would allow the resolution of the pain and mechanical symptoms, which result from its disruption without sacrificing the possible biological and structural roles, which it may play.
Arthroscopy may have a large role to play in the management of painful hip arthroplasty and certainly, an area that is expanding rapidly is extra-articular hip endoscopy. The future for this procedure is certainly bright, but the learning curve remains steep and therefore investment in time for adequate training is essential.
This special issue focused on “Knee Arthroplasty” invites articles from researchers throughout the world to submit all manuscript types, including reviews, original research and perspectives.