Hip preservation surgery
Hip Arthroscopy in Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Groin pain in a young adult is too often labelled a muscle pull. Frequently it is femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) - an extra ridge of bone catching against the socket and tearing the labrum. Keyhole hip surgery can fix the mechanics before the joint wears out.
- Two small portals, no muscle detachment
- Labral repair rather than removal
- Cam and pincer bone reshaping
- Preserves the joint and delays replacement
Symptoms that point to a hip labral problem
- Deep groin pain, often described by cupping the hip with a C-shaped grip
- Pain sitting for long periods, driving, or getting out of a car
- Clicking or catching when the hip rotates
- Stiffness putting on socks or sitting cross-legged
What the surgery involves
Through two keyhole portals the labrum is repaired with anchors, inflamed tissue is cleared, and the impinging cam or pincer bone is reshaped so the ball moves freely inside the socket.
Because no muscle is cut, pain after surgery is far less than open hip procedures and most patients go home the same day or the next morning.
Recovery
Crutches are used for two to four weeks with restricted rotation. Structured physiotherapy restores hip control by three months, and most sporting patients return between four and six months.
Hip arthroscopy for FAI is a specialised service; patients travel from Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and Gandhinagar, as well as from across Ahmedabad, for this joint-preserving option before the hip is damaged enough to need replacement.
Frequently asked questions
Is hip arthroscopy suitable if I already have arthritis?
If joint space is significantly reduced, arthroscopy gives poor results and hip replacement is the better option. X-rays decide this clearly.
How is FAI diagnosed?
Clinical impingement tests plus X-rays with specific views, usually confirmed with an MRI arthrogram to show the labral tear.
Will the pain come back after surgery?
When the bony impingement is properly corrected and the labrum repaired, long-term relief is the norm. Incomplete bone reshaping is the usual reason for recurrence.