Arthroscopic Removal of a Free-Floating Bullet From the Hip Joint

Gunshot injuries and bullet removal are extremely rare indications for hip arthroscopy. We present the case of a 22-year-old male with a free-floating bullet in the hip joint after a gunshot injury. A thorough imaging investigation was used to demonstrate the exact location of the foreign body. The...

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Published inCureus Vol. 15; no. 12; p. e51127
Main Authors Tzaveas, Alexandros, Kyriakidis, Theofylaktos, Chouliaras, Vasileios, Iosifidis, Michael
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.12.2023
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Summary:Gunshot injuries and bullet removal are extremely rare indications for hip arthroscopy. We present the case of a 22-year-old male with a free-floating bullet in the hip joint after a gunshot injury. A thorough imaging investigation was used to demonstrate the exact location of the foreign body. The bullet was removed by arthroscopic means under fluoroscopic guidance. The patient has been symptom-free for two years postoperatively. The tips and tricks of the technique are discussed. Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique to remove a free-floating bullet and avoid potential long-term complications like chondral injury and lead intoxication.
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ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.51127