Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe the technique for debridement of an intrapelvic abscess through an arthroscopic approach. We present a 24-year-old female with an obturator internus muscle abscess that extended across the obturator membrane and into the hip joint. Decompression of the intrapelvic abscess through hip arthroscopy was planned after close examination of preoperative images. Intrapelvic space was safely accessed by hip arthroscopy. The patient was asymptomatic and had normalized biomarkers at 6 months; however, the abscess recurred at 1 year postoperation. Details of the technique for intrapelvic access and anatomic structures at risk are described in this study.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | e909-e915 |
Journal | Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Rehabilitation |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2020 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2020 Arthroscopy Association of North America
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation