Dr. Brighton no longer does Hip Arthroscopy. If Arthroscopy is required, you will be offered a referral to a trusted colleague in Sydney who has the widest experience with this rarely indicated procedure.
Hip arthroscopy can be used for:
- Diagnosis – to see clearly inside the joint
- Treatment – for labral tears and FAI
The term 'arthroscope' comes from two Greek words, arthro-, meaning joint, and -skopein, meaning to examine.
The benefits of arthroscopy include
- Smaller incisions with little scarring
- Faster postoperative recovery
- Less pain and lower complication rates
- Easier progression toward regaining full hip movement
Risks With Hip Arthroscopy?
![Hip Arthroscopy](https://assets.yourpractice.online/265/3d-images/hip-arthroscopy.jpg)
Complications are not common but can occur.
While complications due to surgery are uncommon they can occur, the following are some:
- Infection
- Postoperative bleeding
- Clotting in the leg (deep vein thrombosis – DVT) or lung.
Other general medical and surgical risks can include:
- Allergies and anaesthetic complications
If there are any postoperative concerns or pain please do not hesitate in contacting your treating surgeon