Setting Sail in Hip Arthroscopy: The “Rudder Technique” for Spinal Needle Access Through the Mid-anterior Portal
Hip arthroscopy is a technically demanding procedure with a steep learning curve. Even accessing the hip joint, if performed improperly, will make the remainder of the case more difficult and potentially cause iatrogenic injury. Much like the rudder of a boat, the spinal needle bevel edge can be ste...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Arthroscopy Techniques |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212628724003244 |
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| Summary: | Hip arthroscopy is a technically demanding procedure with a steep learning curve. Even accessing the hip joint, if performed improperly, will make the remainder of the case more difficult and potentially cause iatrogenic injury. Much like the rudder of a boat, the spinal needle bevel edge can be steered through tissue in a manner to ensure smooth sailing when accessing the hip. The purpose of this article is to provide a better understanding of how to maximize the capabilities of a bevel-edge needle through use of the “rudder technique” to gain access in a more efficient and atraumatic fashion. |
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| ISSN: | 2212-6287 |