Table 3.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Arthroscopic Posterior Femoroplasty With Anteriorly Based Pre-bent Hip Burrs

Advantages	Disadvantages
Uses traditional portals that are familiar to hip arthroscopy surgeons.	Requires a dedicated assistant to leg positioning during the figure of four portion of the procedure.
Can be done through 2 portals, which is more cosmetic.	Requires use of a curved burr.
Avoids a medial portal, which can put the femoral artery and nerve at more risk.	May require a larger capsulotomy than normally performed, which may require a longer closure time.