Abstract
Even though arthroscopy of the hip was first performed as early as 1931, its clinical application has developed rather slowly. However, recent advances in arthroscopic techniques and equipment have revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of hip injuries. Currently, there is unprecedented enthusiasm for hip arthroscopy. Clinical assessment of the hip is improving and arthroscopic indications are therefore increasing. As hip arthroscopy becomes more common, it is vital that accurate knowledge of the anatomy of the hip and how to establish the common portals is combined with correct patient selection, sound preoperative planning, and consistent arthroscopic technique in order to maximize clinical outcomes. This chapter discusses the relevant arthroscopic anatomy of the hip and anatomic variations that are commonly encountered during this procedure.
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Carro, L.P., Golano, P., Escajadillo, N.F., Vallejo, M.R., de Diego, V., Pesquera, L.C. (2014). Normal Articular Anatomy. In: Kim, YJ., Mamisch, T. (eds) Hip Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-1668-5_5
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