Hip Anatomy

The hip is a ball and socket joint in which the ball is formed by the head of the femur (thigh bone) and the socket is formed by a depressed area on the pelvic bone called the acetabulum...

Diagnosis

Hip Arthroscopy may be indicated for the following reasons:

• Medical History
• Physical Examination

Conservative Treatment

The hip may become painful as a result of injury or disease. Sometimes, surgery through an arthroscopic or open procedure is necessary to correct the underlying abnormality, but often conservative therapy can bring about...

Arthroscopic Surgery

Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure performed to investigate and treat joint abnormalities. It is performed with the use of an arthroscope, a narrow, long fiber optic tube that is connected to a camera and light source...