AANA19 Hip Access Pass-Hip Arthroscopy within Three-months of an Intraarticular Injection: Is it Safe?-Dr. J.W. Thomas Byrd, M.D.

Hip Arthroscopy within Three-months of an Intraarticular Injection: Is it Safe?-Dr. J.W. Thomas Byrd, M.D.

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Video Summary

The video discusses the importance of ultrasound-guided injections in diagnosing and treating hip disorders. It mentions that intra-articular disorders in athletes often go unrecognized during initial treatment, causing a delay in diagnosis. The video also discusses the benefits of ultrasound-guided injections compared to fluoroscopically guided injections, highlighting convenience and minimal discomfort for patients. The cumulative effect of hip disorders since childhood is emphasized, and ultrasound-guided injections are described as a crucial tool for assessing complex hip problems. The potential use of intra-articular steroid injections for reducing joint symptoms and avoiding surgery is mentioned, with a low risk of post-operative infection. The video concludes that careful attention to both techniques allows for safe arthroscopy within three months of an intra-articular injection. The study found a zero percent infection rate among 500 cases. Credits were not mentioned in the video.

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Concurrent Scientific Session III: Paper Presentations - Hip 5.4.2019

Keywords

ultrasound-guided injections

hip disorders

intra-articular disorders

fluoroscopically guided injections

athletes