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SUBMITTER: Singh H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC8252816 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Arthroscopy techniques 20210517 6
Multiple treatment options are available for patients presenting with a torn or deficient acetabular labrum. Biomechanical studies have demonstrated that the acetabular labrum may play a role in decreasing the risk of osteoarthritis and in maintaining long-term hip kinematics and stability. As such, repair or reconstruction of the labrum is often preferred over resection or debridement. In instances of a hypoplastic labrum, labral reconstruction or augmentation may be necessary even in a primary ...[more]