title: Mechanics of hip arthroscopy.
abstract: In this article, the concepts important for hip arthroscopy are reviewed. Room setup, necessary equipment, and the basics of patient positioning are detailed, and the benefits of lateral versus supine positions are evaluated. The placement of common arthroscopic portals and the authors' preferred position and technique for hip arthroscopy are discussed. Also, the potential complications encountered are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, 281 Lincoln Street, Worcester, MA 01605, USA.
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Boyle
authors.forename: Jason A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Sean
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mc Millan
authors.forename: Brian D
authors.initials: BD
authors.lastname: Busconi
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000458:organization & administration*; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000379:methods*