Musculoskeletal Key

Fig. 13.1 View of deficient labrum (LAB) which does not maintain the seal with the femoral head (FH) Loss of labral tissue may also result in micro-instability, which is a…

Fig. 9.1 Hip arthroscopy setup and patient positioning on operating table Intraoperative fluoroscopy is arranged to match preoperative imaging. This is crucial for comparing the actual and planned procedures and…

Fig. 8.1 Operating room setup. (Left) The operating table setup with a perineal foam post and traction setup. (Right) Patient’s foot wrapped in protective foam pad and tightly secured to…

Grade 0 No signs of OA Grade 1 Mild OA: Increased sclerosis, minimal joint space narrowing, no or minimal loss of head sphericity Grade 2 Moderate OA: Small cysts, moderate…

Fig. 7.1 All the long bones in the body are formed by enchondral ossification, where a bone collar is formed around a hyaline cartilage model and a primary ossification centre…

Fig. 10.1 Intraoperative view of the traditional positioning and incision for open surgical dislocation of the hip Fig. 10.2 Intraoperative view of the same patient (in Fig. 10.1) illustrating the…

Fig. 12.1 Portal positioning for labral repair Accurate portal placement is essential for optimal visualization and enabling of accurate anchor placement. The tip of the greater trochanter and the soft…

Fig. 17.1 Post operative heterotopic ossification on plain films To prevent HO, instrument exchange should always be performed with a cannula left in place during hip arthroscopy; this reduces muscle…

Author Date Learning curve Way of measuring learning curve # of cases Types of cases Surgeon’s experience Boden et al. 2014 First 20 vs. 21–120 Non-arthritic hip score 120 Hip…

Condition Pathology Recommended imaging/investigations Surgical treatment options Athletic pubalgia Complex injury of the flexion/adduction apparatus of the lower abdomen and hip 1. Plain radiograph 2. MRI 3. Ultrasound-guided diagnostic injection…