Objective To explore the clinical value of hip joint arthroscopy and its short-term curative effect. Methods Monitored by C-arm X-ray, 16 cases of hip joint disease accepted arthroscopic examination and treatment. According to Harris evaluating criteria, the results were assessed. Results The preoperative and postoperative Harris score was (49 0?6 3)points and(84 0?3 6)points respectively, and there was statistical difference between the preoperative and postoperative Harris score ( t =4 81, P