Dr. William Oros has Problems that can be addressed Hip been in Knoxville for 10 during hip arthroscopy include: years practicing at UOS as an orthopedic surgeon. Arthroscopy ~catching from loose bodies He has taken a special A patient’s guide to interest in hip arthroscopy ~hip joint impingement leading to questions and answers over the last few years. pain and loss of motion His interest in minimally ~early arthritis invasive surgery stems from his care of seriously ~painful/snapping hip syndromes injured patients involving significant hip joint trauma. He has performed numerous hip ~cartilage or Labral tears arthroscopy procedures and has become well ~chronic hip bursitis versed in their techniques, learning from those who are leaders in the field.

If you or someone you know has hip problems that significantly limits your daily activities; if pain is preventing you from doing the things you enjoy most; if you have failed other methods of treatment, but are trying to avoid hip replacement William Oros, MD surgery - minimally Why consider hip invasive arthroscopic arthroscopy? Orthopedic Surgeon surgery of the hip may be University Orthopedic Surgeons the answer for you. • Minimally invasive procedure • Utilizes small incisions • Minimal trauma to surrounding University Orthopedic Surgeons University of Tennessee Medical muscle allowing for faster Center 865-546-2663 recovery 1932 Alcoa Hwy Suite 360 Bldg C • Can prevent need for hip replacement University of Tennessee Medical Center Campus Knoxville, TN 37920

Hip Joint Arthroscopy

What is hip joint arthroscopy? What should I expect after my surgery? What are the risks of surgery? Arthroscopic surgery of the hip uses Most patients experience only mild or Hip arthroscopy is a very safe small incisions to allow surgeons to use moderate discomfort when they wake procedure. The most common side small tools and fiberoptic cameras to up after a hip arthroscopy, due to a effect of hip arthroscopy is temporary safely maneuver around the hip joint. It combination of local anesthetic placed discomfort, slight bruising or numbness allows for assessment of damaged tissue into the joint and the general anesthetic. around the foot or groin related to the along with the ability to perform Most patients will go home the same traction placed on the hip during the corrective procedures as needed. Before day. procedure. Serious complications such hip arthroscopy, large incisions and as infection, bone fracture or permanent What will the recovery be like? extensive open procedures were nerve injury are extremely rare. required to access the hip joint. Unless you are told otherwise, you can Dr. Oros will discuss the operation with Minimally invasive hip arthroscopy bear as much weight on your leg as you in detail prior to your procedure. allows for relatively faster recovery. comfort allows immediately after the surgery. Crutches may be used where How can arthroscopy help? necessary, and are usually required for Many patients with early damage to the 12-15 days. It is important not to over- hip joint experience symptoms such as exert too early after the procedure as pain, catching or giving way which can this can increase the discomfort and be significantly improved by swelling. Gradually reintroduce arthroscopy. Arthroscopy can also be activities within your level of comfort. used to correct conditions of the hip You can drive a car as soon as strong joint which have been associated with analgesics are no longer required and the development of osteoarthritis. you feel capable of safely controlling the motor vehicle. People with desk jobs How is it performed? can return to work as early as 1-2 Hip arthroscopy is performed under weeks, while people in more manual Is physical therapy required after general anesthesia to ensure the muscles employment often require 8 weeks. arthroscopy? surrounding the joint are adequately Sporting activity can often be relaxed to conduct the procedure. reintroduced from 6-12 weeks, While not mandatory, regular physical Between two and four incisions, each depending on the surgery and activity. therapy is essential during the recovery approximately 2 cm in length, are made Some patients will continue to have mild period to assist in rapid recovery of joint around the hip to place the camera and discomfort 3-4 months after the function and muscular control. Contact surgical instruments into the joint. Hip procedure. details for physiotherapists with arthroscopy usually takes between 1-2 experience in treating patients after hip hours - depending on the procedure. arthroscopy can be provided.