Intraoperative fluoroscopy for evaluation of bony resection during arthroscopic management of femoroacetabular impingement in the supine position

Arthroscopy. 2009 Oct;25(10):1183-92. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2009.07.020.

Abstract

There is a steep learning curve regarding many aspects of arthroscopic management of femoroacetabular impingement. One of the concerns with regard to this approach is verification of appropriate bony resection for cam- and pincer-type pathology. Dynamic assessment and direct visualization of bony resection are the primary means of evaluating appropriate resection. Intraoperative fluoroscopy, however, can be a helpful adjunct when performing the rim resection or femoral resection osteoplasty. We describe a predictable and reproducible fluoroscopic method for performing and verifying appropriate bony resection of pincer and cam lesions in an attempt to help minimize the risk of under- and over-resection.

MeSH terms

  • Acetabulum / surgery*
  • Arthroscopy / methods*
  • Fluoroscopy / methods*
  • Hip Joint / surgery
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Radiography, Interventional / methods*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Supine Position
  • Video-Assisted Surgery / methods*