Hip Arthroscopy Procedure. According to Orthoinfo, a hip arthroscopy procedure is  a surgical procedure that allows doctors to view the hip joint without making a large incision (cut) through the skin and other soft tissues. This procedure is used to diagnose and treat a wide range of hip problems.

During hip arthroscopy, the  surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into the  hip joint. The camera displays pictures on a video monitor, in order for the surgeon to use these images to  guide  the miniature surgical instruments for the surgery.

Because the arthroscope and surgical instruments are thin, the surgeon can use very small incisions, rather than the larger incision needed for open surgery. This results in less pain for patients, less joint stiffness, and often shortens the time it takes to recover and return to  activities like walking, and playing sports.

When Hip Arthroscopy Is Recommended

The  doctor may recommend hip arthroscopy if the patient  has  a painful condition that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment. Nonsurgical treatment includes rest, physical therapy, and medications or injections that can reduce inflammation around the hip issue.

Hip arthroscopy may relieve painful symptoms of many problems that damage the labrum, articular cartilage, or other soft tissues surrounding the joint. Although this damage can result from an injury, other orthopedic conditions can lead to these problems, including:

• Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI): A disorder in which extra bone develops along the acetabulum (pincer impingement) or on the femoral head (cam impingement). This bone overgrowth called spur damages the soft tissues of the hip during movement. Sometimes bone spurs develop in both the acetabulum and femoral head.
• Dysplasia: A condition in which the hip socket is abnormally shallow. This puts more stress on the labrum to keep the femoral head within the socket, and makes the labrum more susceptible to tearing.
• Snapping hip syndromes: A condition that causes a tendon to rub across the outside of the joint. This type of snapping or popping is often harmless and does not need treatment. In some cases, however, the tendon is damaged from the repeated rubbing and needs to be intervened.
• Synovitis: T causes the tissues that surround the joint to become inflamed.
• Loose bodies are fragments of bone or cartilage that become loose and move around within the joint.
• Hip joint infection

Evaluations and Tests

If you are considering these procedures, you may want to speak with your doctor to assess your medical health before traveling abroad for surgery. Your primary care will identify any problems that may interfere with the procedure. If you have certain health risks, a more extensive evaluation may be necessary before your surgery and traveling abroad.

Admissions Instructions

If you are generally healthy, your hip arthroscopy will most likely be performed as an outpatient. This means you will not need to stay overnight at any designated hospitals.

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