Postless Hip Arthroscopy: A Technical Note on Obtaining Distraction.

Leafblad, Nels; Mizels, Josh; Maak, Travis · Arthrosc Tech · 2024

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Hip arthroscopy techniques continue to evolve. Historically, a post has been used as an aid to establish adequate hip joint distraction. However, this technique is associated with potentially devastating postoperative pudendal nerve injury and other urologic and gynecologic complications. In this article, we present our technique for postless hip arthroscopy.

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