Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 416-429 , April 2009

The 23-Point Arthroscopic Examination of the Hip: Basic Setup, Portal Placement, and Surgical Technique

  • James L. Bond, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedics, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.A.
    • ,
  • Zakary A. Knutson, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedics, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.A.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Zakary Knutson, M.D., Department of Orthopedics, University of Oklahoma, P.O. Box 26901 WP, Suite 1380, Oklahoma City, OK 73190, U.S.A.
    • ,
  • Andrew Ebert, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedics, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.A.
    • ,
  • Carlos A. Guanche, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Southern California Orthopedic Institute, Van Nuys, California, U.S.A.

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 C.A.G. is a consultant for and receives royalties from Arthrex, Naples, Florida. The other authors report no conflict of interest.

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doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2008.08.021

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 25, Issue 4 , Pages 416-429 , April 2009

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