title: An arthroscopic technique to enhance visualization during total hip arthroplasty.
abstract: This technical note describes the use of an arthroscope or endoscope to enhance visualization during minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty. The arthroscope/endoscope is used to verify seating of the components and to look for potential impingements, loose bodies, or fractures. This technique was successfully used to identify and address 2 bony or soft tissue impingements as well as a calcar fracture that might otherwise have been missed. Although further study is necessary, we believe that this technique might reduce postoperative complications and improve clinical outcomes of total hip arthroplasty.
authors.affiliation: The Bonutti Clinic, Effingham, Illinois, USA.
authors.forename: Peter M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Bonutti
authors.forename: Mike S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: McGrath
authors.forename: Henning R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Johansson
authors.forename: Slif D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Ulrich
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Mont
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D020679:Arthroscopes; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control