tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741684961227307530.post2926990899868354616..comments2024-01-05T05:58:19.437-08:00Comments on Medical Quack: New Procedure For Hip Pain - Hip Arthroscopy as an Outpatient procedureMedical Quackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12443589277651479846noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741684961227307530.post-43568117734038981382007-09-29T23:50:00.000-07:002007-09-29T23:50:00.000-07:00I went back and looked at the way the article was ...I went back and looked at the way the article was worded, "one of the only Ohio surgeons trained", so it does look a little strange, as if he is one of a group trained, then it would perhaps indicate there are others...good point and perhaps the Cardinal facility could be out of network too as the article suggested with regard to the one patient mentioned. Thank you for the input that clarifies the more appropriate use for this type of surgery too. Comments and feedback are always appreciated!Medical Quackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12443589277651479846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741684961227307530.post-17090326690498875572007-09-29T11:19:00.000-07:002007-09-29T11:19:00.000-07:00Hip arthroscopy, similar to knee arthroscopy--- fo...Hip arthroscopy, similar to knee arthroscopy--- for arthritis, does not work well and typically does not delay the need for a joint replacement. A Hip Arthroscopy for a labral tear, similar to a mensical tear in the knee---tends to work very well. <BR/>I can't imagine this guy is the only doc in OH performing these. Insurance plans have been covering the procedure for years. This particular surgeon may simply be out-of-network.Howard Luks MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397202839693809691noreply@blogger.com