Achieving Post-Free Distraction in Hip Arthroscopy With a Pink Pad Patient Positioning Device Using Standard Hip Distraction Tables

Robert C. Kollmorgen, Thomas Ellis, Brian D. Lewis, Joshua D. Harris

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Abstract

Iatrogenic pudendal nerve and groin complications have been reported to occur at rates up to 4.3%. While many of these complications are transient, the hip preservation community is in search of a safe postless distraction technique. Currently available postless distraction tables are expensive, require the surgeon to adopt a different technique, and have a high disposable fee. We present our technique for postless distraction using a standard table and a pink pad positioning device. Using our technique, we have demonstrated safe and cost-effective post-free distraction.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e363-e368
JournalArthroscopy Techniques
Volume8
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2019

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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