As one of the leading specialists in hip arthroscopies, Dr. Joseph McCarthy's text promises to become a definitive addition to the field. Featuring full color, arthroscopic views and contributions from prestigious figures in the orthopaedic community, this text covers all the essentials of hip arthroscopy including: examiniations, arthroscopic procedures for loose bodies, labral injuries, defects of the femoral head and acetabulum, treatment for infections, tumors, differential diagnosis and, most uniquely, a section on pediatric hip injuries. In addition, it provides surgeons with a detailed analysis of cost considerations and comparison with open hip procedures as well as outcome analysis. A must-have for any orthopaedic surgeon interested in learning the newest procedures in the treatment of hip injuries and providing their patients with the safest, most effective treatment available.