Balloon Assisted Hip Arthroscopy - Clinical Evaluation of a New Tool for Hip Arthroscopy

The HipJack Kit is intended to maintain distraction of the joint during hip arthroscopy. This study will evaluate the Kit in clinical sites outside of the United States.

Inclusion criteria

• Age ≥ 18 years
• Scheduled for unilateral arthroscopic procedure of the hip

Exclusion criteria

• Active infection sepsis or osteomyelitis
• Body mass index (BMI) of 40 or greater
• Open wounds of the hip or leg area
• Moderate or severe degenerative hip disease or hip joint space <3 mm
• Large pincer, coxa profunda or protrusio
• Retroverted acetabulum
• Compromised ligamentum teres or ligamentum teres dysplasia
• Previous hip surgery or arthroscopy on the target hip
• Hip injury due to high-energy trauma
• Hip fracture or hip dislocation on the target hip
• Metabolic disorders that may impair bone formation
• Osteomalacia or moderate to severe osteoporosis, rapid joint destruction, marked bone loss or bone resorption noted on x-ray
• Severe neurosensory deficits
• Inadequate joint space distraction with external traction to allow for insertion of HipJack device
• Any condition that is a relative or absolute contraindication to hip arthroscopy
• Pregnant or lactating
• History of venous thrombosis or known coagulopathy