Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 25, Issue 11 , Pages 1349-1353, November 2009

Balloon Dissection for Improved Access to the Peritrochanteric Compartment

  • Emmanuel Audenaert, M.D.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to E. Audenaert, M.D., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ghent University Hospital, De Pintelaan 185, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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  • Christophe Pattyn, M.D., Ph.D

Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium

Received 11 May 2009; accepted 16 June 2009.

Abstract 

Nonarthritic, trochanteric pain is a commonly encountered orthopaedic condition. Although most patients respond to conservative treatment, those with recalcitrant symptoms may require surgical intervention. Studies have successfully explored the use of the arthroscope in the treatment of these patients. We report a new technique for an arthroscopic approach to the peritrochanteric space. Our technique involves the use of a balloon trocar for fast and improved dissection and visualization of the peritrochanteric compartment in hip arthroscopy.

Key Words: Trochanteric bursitis, Hip arthroscopy, Balloon dissection, Peritrochanteric space, Lateral compartment

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 The authors report no conflict of interest.

PII: S0749-8063(09)00565-9

doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2009.06.020

Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Volume 25, Issue 11 , Pages 1349-1353, November 2009

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