Tratamiento endoscópico de la patología tendinosa alrededor de la cadera: psoas, glúteo medio e isquiotibiales

Objectives

To present the new therapeutic options currently offered by endoscopic surgery in order to resolve tendon pathology around the hip joint, in the so-called ‘outside the box surgery’.

Methods

A review of the literature and the authors’ experience is presented on the use of endoscopic surgery in resolving tendon pathology around the hip joint.

Results

Although there are still no large published series, there already appears to be sufficient evidence that endoscopic surgery offers at least similar results to those of open surgery for the treatment of this pathology, as well as having lower morbidity and complication rates.

Conclusions

For those surgeons treating hip pathology, mastering arthro-endoscopic surgical techniques is extremely useful in order to resolve problems that would require complex or deep approaches using open surgery.

Level of evidence

5

Clinical relevance

Knowledge of arthro-endoscopic therapeutic possibilities will help surgeons to choose the best surgical option for patients.