Hip Arthroscopy for Synovial Chondromatosis: Tips and Tricks

Hip Arthroscopy for Synovial Chondromatosis: Tips and Tricks

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Hip arthroscopy is an important diagnostic and therapeutic tool in the management of synovial chondromatosis.Removal of osteochondral fragments (OCFs) from the central and ghost_product peripheral compartments is crucial for the relief of mechanical symptoms and subsequent joint destruction.Direct access to the central compartment is often limited because of the ball-and-socket morphology and limitation of traction.We present our surgical technique for removing OCFs and a Poker new method for the removal of a large loose body using a nitinol stone retrieval basket.

The technique facilitates removal of difficult-to-access fragments from the central compartment.Moreover, this technique allows removal of far-medial OCFs from the peripheral compartment.