ARTHROSCOPY OF THE HIP FOR THE SYMPTOMATIC RESURFACING ARTHROPLASTY

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the role of Hip Arthroscopy in the patient with a symptomatic Resurfacing arthroplasty of the hip.

Patients and Methods: Twelve consecutive patients who presented to our clinic with a painful resurfacing and indeterminate or normal investigations underwent an arthroscopy of their resurfacing were prospectively enrolled into the study following appropriate consent. The pre-operative investigations included haematological indices and acute phase reactants to rule out infection along with plain radiographs and an isotope bone scan.

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Conclusions: Assessment of a symptomatic resurfacing is usually difficult and becomes more challenging in the background of normal or indeterminate investigations. However, in this situation, we found that in experienced hands, hip arthroscopy can be utilised as an effective tool for aiding diagnosis and offering therapeutic interventions in these patients.