The Hip

Co-published with the Arthroscopy Association of North America, The Hip: AANA Advanced Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques is a comprehensive technique-based book that presents the latest diagnostic, excisional, and reconstructive techniques in arthroscopic surgery for the hip.

The Hip: AANA Advanced Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques is led by premier arthroscopic surgeons Drs. J.W. Thomas Byrd, Asheesh Bedi, and Allston J. Stubbs and their international list of expert contributors. This all-encompassing resource includes preferred physical examination testing and diagnostic imaging choices in pre-operative planning and patient selection, state of the art step-by-step description of the procedures, comprehensive surgical equipment lists to perform each procedure, clear and precise indications for surgery and the thoughtful rationale behind stated contraindications, controversial indications, post-op protocols, and potential complications. The written text is supported by numerous color images and a website with invaluable, narrated video clips depicting disease specific arthroscopic techniques specific to the hip.

Features inside The Hip: AANA Advanced Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques:

    Narrated video accompanies all surgical techniques, focusing on the stepwise approach to each operation
    Consistent organization throughout the book results in a bulleted and user-friendly interface for a quick reference or prolonged study
    Top 5 technical Pearls of Practice for each procedure to enhance outcomes and to avoid common pitfalls and complications
    High-quality artwork and figures to compliment clinical images
    Equipment and surgical technique checklists for quick reference prior to surgery

Each expert contributor was chosen for his or her expertise for a specific topic related to The Hip, so the reader benefits by the highest quality and treatment recommendations to provide the most impactful care to his or her patient.

Some chapter topics include:

    The Supine Approach to Hip Arthroscopy
    Use of Fluoroscopy in Hip Arthroscopy: A Correlation with Three-Dimensional Anatomy
    Treatment of the Iliopsoas Tendon: Indications and Arthroscopic Approaches for Lengthening and Release
    Special Considerations for Revision Hip Arthroscopy
    Management of the Deficient Labrum: Arthroscopic Labral Reconstruction - Indications and Technique