title: Ischiofemoral space decompression through posterolateral approach: cutting block technique.
abstract: Ischiofemoral space impingement has become an increasingly recognized extracapsular cause of atypical hip, deep gluteal, and groin pain that can be treated endoscopically. We present a minimally invasive posterolateral technique that preserves the attachment of the iliopsoas tendon and quadratus femoris insertion while decompressing the ischiofemoral space by resecting the lesser trochanter. Furthermore, we present tips to perform this technique in a manner that minimizes the potential for damage to the sciatic nerve. This technique also allows the surgeon to treat concurrent hip pathology arthroscopically.
authors: Department of Emergency Medicine, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, New Hyde Park, New York, U.S.A.
authors: Elizabeth A
authors: EA
authors: Howse
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A.
authors: Sandeep
authors: S
authors: Mannava
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A.
authors: Cüneyt
authors: C
authors: Tamam
authors: Tom Landry Center, Baylor University Medical Campus, Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
authors: Hal D
authors: HD
authors: Martin
authors: Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
authors: Miriam A
authors: MA
authors: Bredella
authors: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.A.
authors: Allston J
authors: AJ
authors: Stubbs