Medical articles of Hip arthroscopy

08/08/2025
Professor Tahir Khan
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
What’s involved in hip arthroscopy for young people?
Paediatric hip arthroscopy is increasingly used to address problems that cause pain, restricted movement or joint damage, often helping to avoid more extensive surgery later in life.
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07/05/2025
Mr Colin Holton
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Running free after hip arthroscopy
Running places significant stress on the hip joint, making runners prone to injuries like labral tears and aggravating underlying conditions such as femoro-acetabular impingement (FAI). When conservative treatments fail, such as physiotherapy for three to four months, hip arthroscopy may be a viable solution to restore mobility and alleviate pain. In this article, consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Colin Holton outlines what to expect for most people from surgery, recovery, and timescales for patients who safely return to running.
02/01/2025
Mr Ivor Vanhegan
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hip preservation: what to know
Hip preservation surgery is an alternative to stave off hip replacement surgery, which is preferable for younger patients. In this article, a consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon explains the conditions that indicate hip preservation, and the key differences between it and a hip replacement.
09/10/2024
Mr Akash Patel
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Feeling hip with hip replacement surgery
The hips are a load-bearing support structure on the body that we use constantly for walking and sitting – when this is impaired, the range for movement is greatly reduced. We sat down with a leading orthopaedic surgeon who told us all about how hip replacement surgery can restore flexibility and ability in the hips.
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02/10/2023
Mr Simon Newman
Consultant Orthopaedic Hip Surgeon
What is a hip arthroscopy typically used for?
Here, Mr Simon Newman, an extremely well-regarded and experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon, explains in expert detail what a hip arthroscopy is, what it is used for, and how it is generally performed.
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15/05/2023
Mr Daniel Phillip Thomas
Orthopaedic Surgeon
FAQ: hip arthroscopy
Leading orthopaedic surgeon Mr Daniel Phillip Thomas answersa your frequently asked questions about hip arthroscopy.
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23/06/2022
Mr Seb Sturridge
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hip arthroscopy: pathologies, expectations and risks
A hip arthroscopy is a surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat several hip joint pathologies such as labral tears. Mr Seb Sturridge, leading orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in hip arthroscopies, provides a comprehensive view of the procedure and explains what patients can expect.
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17/05/2022
Mr Giles Stafford
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Ask an expert: Is a hip arthroscopy right for me?
Hip arthroscopy, a keyhole sugrical procedure, can be used to terat many conditions which affect the joint. Renowned consultant orthopaedic hip surgeon Mr Giles Stafford details how the procedure is performed and what patients can expect from the recovery period in this informative article.
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17/02/2020
Mr Rishi Chana
Orthopaedic Surgeon
What you can do to contribute to the success of your hip surgery
How do I get back to normal function after hip surgery? How can I make a full recovery? These are standard questions most patients make after undergoing any kind of hip surgery and there are many things you need to do to improve the overall success of your operation. Mr Rishi Chana explains to us exactly what they are:
20/01/2020
Mr Pramod Achan
Orthopaedic Surgeon
How long does it take to recover after a hip arthroscopy?
When a person undergoes any type of surgery one of the common questions they ask is how long they will take to recover. Even though a hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive treatment, there is still a recovery period and some important steps to follow to help in your rehabilitation. Mr Pramod Achan explains more.
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