Arthroscopic surgery of the hip joint is a surgical procedure that has been successfully performed over the last few decades. Recent advances in medical technology and surgical instrumentation have led to a renewed interest in this minimally invasive procedure.
Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive outpatient surgical procedure. Hip arthroscopy is performed using a small pencil sized camera, called an arthroscope, to visualize the hip joint and a variety of surgical instruments specifically designed to treat hip conditions.
Hip arthroscopy cannot treat all hip disorders. Nevertheless, hip arthroscopy has proven to be very effective in the treatment of many hip problems, which are outlined elsewhere on this website. Depending upon the cause of your hip pain, hip arthroscopy may greatly relieve your pain and discomfort. For some patients, hip arthroscopy may delay or eliminate your need for a total hip replacement in the future.
Dr. Meli has been performing hip arthroscopy since 1998. He has helped many patients return to a pain free lifestyle. Dr, Meli has been trained in hip arthroscopy by the professors and fellow surgeons who are the pioneers in this rapidly evolving field. Dr. Meli continues to keep current with the latest advances in hip arthroscopy, by attending continuing educational courses hosted by the world’s foremost experts.
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