Dean Matsuda, MD, recently launched a hip arthroscopy center of excellence at DISC Sports & Spine in Marina del Rey, Calif. He performs outpatient hip arthroscopy at the center.
"In contrast to open hip surgery, hip arthroscopy enables outpatient surgery with less blood loss, improved cosmesis and quicker rehabilitation," says Dr. Matsuda. "Moreover, a large systematic review study that we published demonstrated equal or better surgical outcomes and lower complication rates from arthroscopic surgery for a common condition called femoroacetabular impingement compared to more invasive open surgery."
The patients are able to return to activity more quickly after surgery, which is particularly attractive to athletes. The DISC Hip Arthroscopy Center includes the new technology and expertise to provide good outcomes for patients.
"With a comprehensive patient-centric approach, our hip center of excellence provides in-house physical medicine and interventional pain management specialists, a top-tier chiropractic center and even sports psychologist," says Dr. Matsuda. "Dr. Joel Matta provides surgical care for dysplasia patients in a collaborative approach to hip preservation."
The outpatient surgery center is also conveniently located, an important aspect of providing concierge care.
"Within minutes of international airports, patients from afar can undergo outpatient hip arthroscopy, have a postoperative check and physical therapy visit the next day and fly back home two days after surgery," says Dr. Matsuda. "Concierge services are available to those that want to extend their stay in the beautiful Marina del Rey/Santa Monica area."
Due to enhanced technology, most hip arthroscopies can be done outpatient and even closed femoral osteotomies can be done with a 23-hour stay, says Dr. Matsuda. Outpatient facilities generally have lower infection rates and costs than hospitals.
"While hip arthroscopy surgeries are more complex than routine orthopedic surgeries, DISC provides a model that allows our patients to be cared for in a high-quality environment with less brick and mortar expenses typically shared by the larger, acute care institutions," says Dr. Matsuda. "Hip arthroscopy is the fastest-growing surgery in orthopedics."
More complex procedures could move into the outpatient setting in the future as well. Dr. Matsuda's research on endoscopic assisted periacetabular osteotomy was recently published and will be shown at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting.
"I believe these new procedures will eventually become less invasive new standards for many hip problems," says Dr. Matsuda. "Our plans also include 23-hour-stay hip replacement as part of a comprehensive hip center of excellence."