Why undergo a hip arthroscopy?
Dr Cakic says that, while traditional hip surgery can also repair any damage and make the pain go away, hip arthroscopies are much less invasive. This means smaller incisions, a simpler and faster recovery process and returning to normal activities and sports much quicker. “What is more, by undergoing this procedure it may be possible to prevent the hip damage from worsening, postpone the need for a hip replacement or even eliminate that need entirely,” says Dr Cakic. What does the procedure entail? “The first step in identifying the cause of these conditions is to make an appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon that specialises in hip arthroscopies. The surgeon will do a thorough clinical examination and from there decide what other type of further investigation may be needed, such as an MRI scan done in the correct position,” says Dr Cakic. “We have to consult quite intensively with the patient, do some blood (pathology) tests and consider the individual’s clinical circumstances.” On
