THE USE OF ARTHROSCOPY TO DOCUMENT ACCURATE POSITION OF CORE DECOMPRESSION OF THE HIP

The use of hip arthroscopy is documented as a means of determining acc urate placement for core decompression of the femoral head. The author s describe the technique whereby the patient is placed on the fracture table in the supine position and the guide wire for the core decompre ssion is inserted into the middle of the infarct. The surgeon is assur ed of accurate placement within the center of the infarct.