Hip Arthroscopy Without a Perineal Post: A Safer Technique for Hip Distraction
Merrell G, Medvecky M, Daigneault J, Jokl P. Hip Arthroscopy Without a Perineal Post: A Safer Technique for Hip Distraction. Arthroscopy The Journal Of Arthroscopic And Related Surgery 2006, 23: 107.e1-107.e3. PMID: 17210438, DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2006.07.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNerve palsyPerineal postHip arthroscopyPudendal nerve palsyOperative sideFracture tablePosterior humerusPosterior aspectSafe techniqueOperative tableAxillary regionIliac crestDistal aspectHip distractionOperative fieldSuperior marginPatient positioningPatient's flankAdequate tractionPalsyPatientsArthroscopyThoraxBetter visualizationLateral position