Hip Surgery / Hip Arthroscopy in Bangalore

Hip arthroscopy, sometimes called a “hip scope,” is a minimally invasive procedure in which an orthopedic surgeon uses an arthroscope to examine the inside of the hip joint.

This procedure allows the surgeon to diagnose the cause of hip pain or other problems in your joint. Some hip conditions may also be treated arthroscopically. To perform arthroscopic hip surgery in these cases, the surgeon makes additional small incisions (usually one or two) to create access points for various arthroscopic needles, scalpels or other special surgical tools.

Arthroscopic hip surgery is usually conducted on an outpatient basis, where the patient returns home on the same day as the surgery. Depending on your doctor's findings and the type of treatment that will be performed, arthroscopic hip surgery may take between 30 minutes and two hours.

Prior to the procedure, you will be given anesthesia to prevent the sensation of pain. You may undergo general anesthesia, in which a gas puts you to sleep, or regional anesthesia, in which an injection or small tube (catheter) delivers medication to the spinal column, numbing you from the waist down. At HSS, more than 90% of hip arthroscopy procedures are performed under regional anesthesia, rather than general anesthesia. This lowers risks and decreases the time between surgery and a patient’s discharge from the hospital.

Most often, you will be positioned with your leg pulled in traction. This creates space in the hip joint and allows instruments to access the joint without injuring surrounding cartilage. Accessing the narrow space in the hip joint is complicated by the orientation of surrounding nerves and blood vessels. To ensure the arthroscope and instruments are inserted properly, a portable X-ray device called a fluoroscope will be positioned for use during the procedure.