Repair versus Debridement for Acetabular Labral Tears-A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to systematically review the evidence in the literature to ascertain whether acetabular labral repair (ALR) or debridement (ALD) resulted in superior patient outcomes.

Methods

The systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Peer-reviewed studies comparing ALR and ALD published in English with full text available were included. Patients undergoing both open and arthroscopic surgery in randomized controlled trials, prospective cohort studies, retrospective cohort studies, and case-control studies were included. Studies were quantified for methodological quality using the MINORS criteria. Clinical outcomes were compared, with qualitative analysis, and

SUBMITTER: Hurley ET 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8527267 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature