At Long Beach Lakewood Orthopedic Institute, we are proud to feature the exceptional work of Dr. Prem Ramkumar, M.B.A., an esteemed orthopedic surgeon at Long Beach Lakewood Orthopedic Insitute. Recently, Dr. Ramkumar recorded an insightful podcast, where he delves into the intricacies of hip arthroscopy—a cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure.

In this podcast, Dr. Ramkumar discusses hip arthroscopy in-depth, detailing the procedure, its benefits, the conditions it treats, who qualifies, preoperative preparations, the recovery process, and expected outcomes. As one of Southern California’s top three hip arthroscopy surgeons based on case volume, he offers valuable insights from his extensive experience.

What is Hip Arthroscopy?

Hip arthroscopy is a surgical technique that allows orthopedic surgeons to diagnose and treat hip joint problems using a small camera, called an arthroscope, and specialized instruments. This minimally invasive approach offers numerous benefits, including smaller incisions, reduced pain, quicker recovery times, and less scarring compared to traditional open surgery.