2023 Specialty Day All-Access Pass-Hip Soft Tissues: Reconstruct the Labrum and the Capsule

Hip Soft Tissues: Reconstruct the Labrum and the Capsule

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Video Summary

This video discusses the importance of preserving the labrum in hip joint health and the different surgical techniques used for reconstruction. The speaker emphasizes the need for good seal and stability in the joint, highlighting the role of the labrum in maintaining proper function. Various options for labral repair are mentioned, including debriding, repairing, and augmenting the tissue. The use of autograph tissue from the IT band is favored for reconstruction. The video also mentions the importance of preserving the capsule and the use of different techniques for capsulotomy and reconstruction. The speaker concludes by stressing the importance of post-operative rehabilitation and having a skilled rehab team.

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Marc J. Philippon, M.D.

Keywords

labrum

hip joint health

surgical techniques

labral repair

autograph tissue