Hip Arthroscopy Can Hold Back Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip Replacement surgery is the number one choice for people with seriously injured hips due to arthritis and other hip problems. Since most of those who have Hip Replacement belong to the elderly aged 65 and up, the need for less invasive treatments are sought. A treatment modality that is presented as an option is arthroscopic hip surgery which can hold back or eliminate the necessity for a hip replacement. A small incision will be made for the insertion of a camera and other incisions for the small instruments. In addition to that, Femoral Osteotomy is now being studied as an option for Hip Replacement.  

Facts on Arthroscopic Hip Surgery

The Latin words arthro (joints) and scope (to see) are combined to form the word arthroscopy. It literally means ‘to see the hip joints’. Small incisions are made for the insertion of the camera and the specialized instruments depending on the case. Candidates for hip arthroscopy are those who have the following condition(s) which are commonly found in people with arthritis:

• Loose bodies 
  Portions of loose cartilage may be presently floating inside the joint. These can be the cause of pain when caught during movement.
• Labral tears
  Rims of cartilage have tears or might break away from the socket.
• Chondral damage
  In Osteoarthritis, the frequent use and pressure on the cartilage may result to injury which may cause pain and discomfort. 
• Femoro-acetabular impingement
  Extra lumps of bone rub together in the joint which may cause extreme pain. It is said that Hip Arthroscopy will not benefit the patient in the relief of pain but may benefit from the removal of the bones rubbing together. Also, this can only be managed if it is in its early stage.  

This management cannot do wonders for sufferers with severe arthritis because it will only preserve the left cartilage. This cannot also be a sure way for arthritic pain relief. X-ray and Physical examinations will be made to assess if the person is a candidate for the surgery.

Comparing Hip Arthroscopy with Total Hip Replacement (THR)

Hip Arthroscopy is less invasive than Hip replacement which means that early recovery is possible. A small incision will only be made as opposed to the big surgical site in Hip Replacement. Also, the patient is only kept in the hospital overnight and will be allowed to go home the next day. The risk for complications are less since the injured parts are not replaced with prosthetic devices. The complications brought about by defective prosthetic devices such as in DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement surgeries are alarming and should not be taken lightly. As a whole, the development is a welcome news for those who suffer from hip ailments because this can help them delay Total Hip Replacement. By the time that the sufferer might need a total hip replacement, dramatic changes in hip devices are present and a similar scenario to the DePuy Pinnacle Replacement will not resurface.  

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