Northwestern University
Vehniah Tjong
Compared to the knee and shoulder, the hip joint leaves relatively little space to maneuver arthroscopic instruments and camera. To expand the potential space in the hip joint, traction is commonly applied to the operative leg through a perineal post. This is an effective technique to improve the working space for arthroscopy, however it has been associated with complications, including perineal numbness. Traction pads, used alone or with a perineal post, can reduce pressure on the perineal area, thus reducing numbness. The investigators hypothesize that positioning hip arthroscopy patients using a traction pad on a standard traction table with a perineal post will reduce the incidence and duration of postoperative perineal numbness.
Hip Osteoarthritis
Hip Injuries
Hip Sprain
Hip Strain
The Pink Pad Hip Kit
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| Study Type : | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Estimated Enrollment : | 120 participants |
| Masking : | SINGLE |
| Primary Purpose : | PREVENTION |
| Official Title : | Does the Addition of a Traction Pad Reduce the Rate of Postoperative Pudendal Neuralgia? |
| Actual Study Start Date : | 2021-10-12 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date : | 2024-12 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date : | 2025-12 |
Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment
| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 88 Years |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | ALL |
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Northwestern University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611