In my last blog, we took a look at where adhesions after hip arthroscopy develop, what impact they may have, and the evidence around whether they are a problem or not. There are many reports that excessive post-operative adhesions are one of the most common reasons for failed hip arthroscopy and subsequent revision surgery.1,2,3,4,5 If…

Have you treated patients with unexplained hip pain and restricted motion after arthroscopic surgery? Have you considered the possibility that adhesions after hip arthroscopy may be contributing to the problem? Adhesions are a natural part of healing after surgical procedures. However, where the development of scar tissue is excessive or where adhesions bind together structures…