“Hip and Pelvis Injuries in Sports Medicine” is a unique resource, as it seems to be the first to address a recent explosion of knowledge surrounding the hip joint. The contents however, expand the focus encompassing other relevant sports related pathologies that are common to the surrounding anatomy.
The central idea of the text is to acknowledge and discuss in detail the previously unreported and misunderstood conditions in the hip and its anatomically related areas. A particular focus is on hip arthroscopy, as a paradigm shift from more-invasive surgical procedures. The authors also touch on conservative treatment options and post-surgical management protocols. Clear and beautiful diagrams are a quality feature of this text and add to its visual appeal. The roster of accomplished co-authors also adds to the quality of the text.
It would be wise for future editions to include more detailed information on conservative and post-surgical management. If presented in a clear, algorithm-like format and not buried within text, such an inclusion would escalate the standard of this text, making it comparable to the many widely referenced shoulder and knee specific texts. This would also help justify such a steep price for a fairly short text.
This text is an indispensable resource for sports medicine and orthopaedic professionals. With mild expansions in a few areas, it may additionally serve as a valuable tool in communicating a recent expansion in knowledge in sports medicine to non-medical healthcare professionals.