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The Subspine Sweep Technique for Hip Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine Extra‐Articular Impingement

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Extra-articular impingement has been reported alongside femoroacetabular impingement syndrome as a source of hip symptomatology, arising specifically from the anterior inferior iliac spine-also known as the "subspine." Advancements in arthroscopic surgical techniques have enabled surgeons to address these extra-articular impingement sources in a minimally invasive manner. Previous evidence has shown improvement in patient-reported outcomes, a low risk of postoperative complications, and a decreased need for revision surgery. We present an arthroscopic surgical technique for achieving intra- and extra-articular subspine decompression that is reproducible. We hope this will lead to improved clinical results in patients with subspine impingement who undergo arthroscopic subspine decompression.

Source: Arthroscopy Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2025.103900

Authors: Megan E. Flynn, Isabella A. Wallace, Etan P. Sugarman, Ady H. Kahana‐Rojkind, Benjamin G. Domb

Institution: American Hip Institute

Language: English

Topic: Hip disorders and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975