title: Complications in Hip Arthroscopy.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Recent developments in hip arthroscopic techniques and technology have made it possible in many cases to avoid open surgical dislocation for treating a variety of pathology in the hip. Although early reports suggest favourable results' using hip arthroscopy and it has been shown to be a relatively safe procedure, complications do exist and can sometimes lead to significant morbidity.
  
  
  METHODS
  This is a review article. The aim of this manuscript is to present the most frequent and/or serious complications that could occur at or following hip arthroscopy and some guidelines to avoid these complications.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Most complications of hip arthroscopy are minor or transient but serious complications can occur as well. A lot of complication e.g. acetabular labral puncture go unreported. Appropriate education and training, precise and meticulous surgical technique with correct instrumentation, the right indication in the right patient and adherence to advice from mentors and experienced colleagues are all essential factors for a successful outcome. Level of evidence: V.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Addenbrooke's, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.
authors.forename: Naoki
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Nakano
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Addenbrooke's, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.
authors.forename: Vikas
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Khanduja
keywords: arthroscopy; complication; hip; intra-operative complications; post-operative complications; preventing complications; review