Hip arthroscopy: Technique and anatomy

The frequency of hip arthroscopies has been explosively increasing over the past years, leading to a tremendous improvement of its technique and understanding of the arthroscopic anatomy of the hip joint. This report presents established techniques for hip arthroscopy with and without traction for inspection of the central and peripheral compartment of the hip. Detailed steps for patient positioning, distraction and distension, portal placement, and a diagnostic round trip are included.