Hip Arthroscopic Surgery

Hip Arthroscopy, or Hip Arthroscopic Surgery, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure for the treatment of many common hip disorders. Hip arthroscopy has become an alternative to open hip surgery for many people. Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure which allows smaller incisions, quicker recovery times and decreased patient morbidity. The popularity of hip arthroscopy has increased in recent years due to improved technology and the positive results of long term patient studies. Hip arthroscopy is a great alternative to open hip surgery, but hip arthroscopy is not indicated for all painful hip conditions. Please consult with an experienced hip arthroscopic surgeon to determine if hip arthroscopy may be of benefit to you.

Some symptoms of hip joint injury may include difficulty walking or rising from a chair, pain at night while resting, or pain in the groin or lower back area or more. This pain can be caused by a variety of abnormalities or the anatomy resulting from normal wear and tear, traumatic injury from an accident or a skeletal birth defect. In certain cases, these symptoms may be caused by tears of the labrum in the hip joint, 'loose bodies' of cartilage and/or bone of Synovitis, among other symptoms.

Dr. Paul Meli, medical director of the Shoulder and Knee Center of South Florida, is one of the nation’s most respected orthopedic surgeons performing hip arthroscopy. With an established practice in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida since 1990, Dr. Meli has become nationally recognized as an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist. Dr. Meli has trained with some of the most experienced hip arthroscopic surgeons in the world and he has performed a great number of hip arthroscopies.

Please browse this web site to learn more about hip arthroscopy. If you feel that hip arthroscopy may be for you, please contact our office by clicking the Dr. Meli button above.