Intra-articular Fluid Distension for Initial Portal Placement During Hip Arthroscopy: The “Femoral Head Drop” Technique

Iatrogenic injury is a known complication of initial portal placement during hip arthroscopy. The rate of labral puncture or damage to the articular surfaces with arthroscopic instruments is variable and may be associated with operator inexperience or complex anatomy. In addition, the amount of trac...

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Main Authors: Kyle Alpaugh, M.A., Sangmin R. Shin, M.D., Scott D. Martin, M.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-02-01
Series:Arthroscopy Techniques
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628714001182