Arthroscopic hip replacement

Arthroscopic hip replacement: Arthroscopic hip replacement is minimally invasive surgery to replace worn out cartilage and bones with man-made metal, ceramic, and plastic parts; a narrow lighted tube with a video camera on the end (arthroscope) and other instruments are inserted into several small keyhole incisions around the hip to visualize the area and help the surgeon perform the surgery.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Arthroscopic hip replacement

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Arthroscopic hip replacement:

Non-Surgical Options: Arthroscopic hip replacement

These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing Arthroscopic hip replacement:

Steroid injections
Viscosupplementation (hyaluronic acid injections)
Pain medication
Anti-inflammatory medication
Physical therapy
Strength training
Hip brace

Other Surgical Options: Arthroscopic hip replacement

Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Arthroscopic hip replacement may include these surgeries:

Anesthetic Requirements for Arthroscopic hip replacement

These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure Arthroscopic hip replacement may include:

General anesthesia

Procedure Complications: Arthroscopic hip replacement

Possible surgical complications of Arthroscopic hip replacement may include:

Bleeding
Infection
Adverse reaction to anesthesia
Little to no improvement in mobility
Adherence to physical therapy and rehabilitation
Inflammation around artificial joint
Absorption of bone around artificial hip joint
Artificial hip dislocation
Debris from artificial components

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Arthroscopic hip replacement

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is excellent; about 1 in 10 patients may require revision surgery in the future.