Early Experiences and Complications of Hip Arthroscopy.
10.5371/jkhs.2009.21.4.345
- Author:
Ki Choul KIM
1
;
Kyung Hag LEE
;
Yong Chan HA
;
Deuk Soo HWANG
;
Jung Taek KIM
;
Hee Joong KIM
;
Kyung Hoi KOO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pohang St. Mary's Hospital, Pohang, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Hip joint;
Arthroscopy;
Early experiences;
Complication
- MeSH:
Arthroscopy;
Cartilage;
Head;
Hip;
Hip Joint;
Humans;
Paralysis;
Peroneal Nerve;
Pudendal Nerve;
Traction
- From:Journal of the Korean Hip Society
2009;21(4):345-350
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To report our early experience of hip arthroscopy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty one patients (45 hips) who underwent hip arthroscopy from November 2007 to February 2009 were enrolled in the study. The population was divided into 3 groups in sequence. The operation time, fluoroscopic time, traction time, and complications were analyzed. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in operation time and traction time between the three groups. The fluoroscopic time decreased from 41 minutes in group I to 11 minutes in group III (p<0.01). There were four cases of nerve palsy; 2 pudendal nerve palsy in group I, 1 pudendal nerve palsy in group II, and 1 peroneal nerve palsy in Group III. All cases recovered completely within few days after surgery. Iatrogenic labral injury occurred in 4, 3 and 0 hips in group I, II and III, respectively. Iatrogenic cartilage damage to the femoral head occurred in 2, 3 and 1 hip in group I, II and III, respectively, which did not affect the outcomes. CONCLUSION: Definite improvement in the hip arthroscopy technique was observed in the fluoroscopic time. No serious complications, such as death or permanent nerve palsy, were encountered.
