Revision Hip Arthroscopy

Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can be used to diagnose and treat a variety of conditions in the hip joint. In some cases, however, a patient may need to undergo revision hip arthroscopy. This is a procedure that is performed to correct or repair damage to the hip joint that was missed or caused due to a previous hip surgery or hip arthroscopy procedure.

There are a number of reasons why a patient might need to have revision hip arthroscopy. Some of the most common reasons include:

• Residual pain or symptoms: If the patient's pain or symptoms have not improved after the initial hip arthroscopy, revision surgery may be necessary to address any underlying problems that were not addressed during the first surgery.

• Infection: If the patient develops an infection after their initial hip arthroscopy, revision surgery may be necessary to remove the infected tissue and implant a new prosthesis.

• Hardware failure: In some cases, the hardware that was used during the initial hip arthroscopy can fail. This can lead to pain, instability, or other problems. Revision surgery may be necessary to remove the failed hardware and replace it with new hardware.

• New or progressive damage: In some cases, the patient's hip joint may develop new or progressive damage after the initial hip arthroscopy. This can be due to a number of factors, such as age, activity level, or genetics. Revision surgery may be necessary to address this damage and prevent further problems.

Revision hip arthroscopy is a complex procedure that should only be performed by an experienced orthopedic surgeon such as Dr. Parvaresh. The risks of revision hip arthroscopy are similar to those of the initial hip arthroscopy, and include infection, bleeding, nerve injury, and stiffness.

If you are considering revision hip arthroscopy, it is important to get a thorough evaluation with us, which typically includes MR arthrogram and 3D CT reconstructions.

Here are some of the questions you should consider before deciding whether or not to have revision hip arthroscopy:

• What are the risks and benefits of the procedure?

• What are the chances of success?

• What are the alternatives to the procedure?

• What is the recovery time?

• What are the long-term risks of the procedure?

If you have any questions or concerns about revision hip arthroscopy, please talk to us.