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The Expanding Role of Hip Arthroscopy in Modern Day Practice

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Over the past decade, hip arthroscopy has become increasingly popular in managing hip conditions in a minimally invasive approach. The development of specialist equipment and training in this field has allowed indications for hip arthroscopy to be extended to a range of conditions. However, the need for special equipment and training has also limited the use of hip arthroscopy to specialized centers. This article will outline the evolution of hip arthroscopy, the pathology of hip conditions, what it has been used for and how this technique has now been extended to help manage these conditions in a minimally invasive approach, limiting the complications of open surgery.

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Massa, E., Kavarthapu, V. The Expanding Role of Hip Arthroscopy in Modern Day Practice. JOIO 53, 8–14 (2019). https://doi.org/10.4103/ortho.IJOrtho_12_18

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