Technical Pearls for Arthroscopic Labral Augmentation of the Hip.

ABSTRACT: Our recent understanding of the importance of the acetabular labral suction seal has placed preserving labral integrity as a guiding principle in hip preservation surgery. In cases with a hypoplastic labrum and intact chondrolabral junction, labral augmentation presents as a viable alternative and an often preferred treatment option over labral reconstruction. At this time, there are few studies that have described the technical pearls of performing labral augmentation of the hip. In this technique guide, we describe, in detail, the kite technique for the introduction, control, and acetabular fixation of a hip labral augmentation graft. Comparable to flying a kite with 2 fly lines and to the previously described kite technique for hip labral reconstruction, the kite technique for labral au

SUBMITTER: Scheidt M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8085363 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature