HIP
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy is performed through small incisions, specialized tools, and a camera to visualize the inside of the hip.

Benefits over traditional surgery include the ability to have outpatient surgery, earlier and accelerated rehab, and a quicker return to normal activity.

Conditions that can be treated include:

* Labral Tear
The labrum of the hip is a cuff of thick tissue that surrounds the hip socket and helps support the joint. Torn tissue can become pinched in the joint and cause pain and limited range of motion.

* Loose Bodies
Loose bodies are pieces of cartilage that form within the joint. They look like small marbles floating within the joint space and can become caught within the hip.

* Snapping Hip Syndrome
Snapping hip syndrome has several causes, some of which can be treated with hip arthroscopy.

* Cartilage Damage

* Early Arthritis
For limited cases of arthritis, arthroscopic surgery can be beneficial. This is only possible in the very early stages of arthritis to reduce impingements and remove bone spurs.