Arthroscopic Hip Labral Repair Marc J. Philippon, M.D., Scott C. Faucet, M.D., Karen K. Briggs, M.P.H. Arthroscopy Techniques Volume 2, Issue 2, Pages e73-e76 (May 2013) DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2012.11.002 Copyright © 2013 Arthroscopy Association of North America Terms and Conditions
Fig 1 On initial arthroscopic examination using the anterolateral portal, an anterior labral tear (arrow) is identified. Arthroscopy Techniques 2013 2, e73-e76DOI: (10.1016/j.eats.2012.11.002) Copyright © 2013 Arthroscopy Association of North America Terms and Conditions
Fig 2 Repaired labrum viewed from anterolateral portal. When all sutures have been placed, the labrum should have the balance of the native labrum with no excessive inversion or eversion. (ACT, acetabulum; L, labrum.) Arthroscopy Techniques 2013 2, e73-e76DOI: (10.1016/j.eats.2012.11.002) Copyright © 2013 Arthroscopy Association of North America Terms and Conditions
Fig 3 Repaired labrum as viewed from the anterolateral portal with traction showing the area of rim trimming (arrow). No suture knots face the femoral head. (L, labrum.) Arthroscopy Techniques 2013 2, e73-e76DOI: (10.1016/j.eats.2012.11.002) Copyright © 2013 Arthroscopy Association of North America Terms and Conditions
Fig 4 Without traction, the hip is taken through a dynamic examination to verify that the labrum sits on the femoral head to provide a suction seal (arrow). This is verified from the peripheral compartment by arthroscopy. (FH, femoral head; L, labrum.) Arthroscopy Techniques 2013 2, e73-e76DOI: (10.1016/j.eats.2012.11.002) Copyright © 2013 Arthroscopy Association of North America Terms and Conditions