Table 2.

Quick Reference for Hip Arthroscopy Procedure Setup

	Recommendations
Padding of bony prominences	Foam padding, feet and ankles in traction boots, and blankets placed on ipsilateral arm
Ipsilateral upper extremity	Placement across patient's body (flexion <90°), with pulse oximetry, papoose wrapping, and safety belt
Contralateral upper extremity	Arm board (shoulder abducted <60°, elbow flexion <20°) and IV access
Perineal post	Lateralized to operative side—contact with medial thigh (check for genital compression)
Foot and ankle	Traction boots
Fluoroscopy	45° lateral Dunn view, ROM, and vacuum crescent sign
Operative hip	15° of flexion and 0° of adduction before application of traction
Ipsilateral foot	Internal rotation of 10°-15°
Contralateral lower extremity	Delicate countertraction (10-20 lb [4.5-9 kg])

IV, intravenous; ROM, range of motion.