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SUBMITTER: Maldonado DR
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7000311 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Maldonado David R DR Chen Jeffrey W JW Lall Ajay C AC Walker-Santiago Rafael R Shapira Jacob J Rosinsky Philip J PJ Chen Sarah S Domb Benjamin G BG
Arthroscopy techniques 20190921 10
The importance of the labrum in the biomechanics of the hip joint is well documented. Labral tears are the most common pathology in patients undergoing hip arthroscopy and therefore appropriate labral management is vital. Labral preservation has been advocated as a superior alternative to labral excision in terms of clinical outcomes. While reconstruction of the labrum is recommended for irreparable tears, labral augmentation is a viable alternative for labral function restoration under certain ...[more]