Hip Arthroscopy
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Hip Arthroscopy Surgeon in Orland Park, IL
Patients suffering from various hip conditions such as fractures, stiffness, torn cartilage or ligaments, hip labral tears, and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome may be treated with a minimally invasive surgical procedure called hip arthroscopy. Dr. Watson provides expert diagnosis and arthroscopic surgery for hip conditions in Orland Park, IL. Dr. Watson also provides highly specialized care during and after surgery. Contact Dr. Watson’s office for an appointment today.
What is Hip Arthroscopy?
Hip arthroscopy, also referred to as keyhole or minimally invasive surgery, is a procedure in which an arthroscope is inserted into your hip joint to check for any damage and repair it simultaneously.
An arthroscope is a small, fiber-optic instrument consisting of a lens, light source, and video camera. The camera projects images of the inside of the joint onto a large monitor, allowing your surgeon to look for any damage, assess the type of injury and repair the problem.
Indications of Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy is a surgical procedure performed through very small incisions to diagnose and treat various hip conditions including:
Hip Arthroscopy Procedure
Hip arthroscopy is performed under regional or general anesthesia depending on you and your surgeon’s preference. Your surgeon will make 2 or 3 small incisions about 1/4 inch in length around the hip joint. Through one of the incisions an arthroscope is inserted. Along with it, a sterile solution is pumped into the joint to expand the joint area and create room for the surgeon to work.
The larger image on the television monitor allows your surgeon to visualize the joint directly and determine the extent of damage so that it can be surgically treated. Surgical instruments will be inserted through other tiny incisions to treat the problem. After the surgery, the incisions are closed and covered with a bandage.
Advantages of Hip Arthroscopy
The advantages of hip arthroscopy over the traditional open hip surgery include:
Postoperative Care for Hip Arthroscopy
Your surgeon may advise you to take certain precautions to promote faster recovery and prevent further complications. These include:
Risks and Complications of Hip Arthroscopy
As with any surgery, there are potential risks and complications involved. It is very important that you are informed of these risks before you decide to proceed with hip arthroscopy surgery. The possible risks and complications may include:
If you would like to have additional information on the treatment of hip injuries or would like to learn more about hip arthroscopy, please contact Dr. Watson, serving the communities of Orland Park, IL.