AANA19 Hip Access Pass-Donnybrook: Labral Reconstruction is the Only Way-Dr. Andrew B. Wolff, M.D.

Donnybrook: Labral Reconstruction is the Only Way-Dr. Andrew B. Wolff, M.D.

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of labor reconstruction in managing joint fluid, decreasing compression on articular cartilage, and decreasing friction. They argue that repairing the labrum is preferable to debridement and cite clinical studies showing superior results with repair. They acknowledge the challenges of repairing chronic injuries of the fibrocartilage and propose circumferential reconstruction as a standardized solution to the problem. The speaker presents their own study findings, which show similar failure rates between repair and reconstruction groups, despite the reconstruction group having tougher patient characteristics. They also mention other studies that support the effectiveness of labral reconstruction. The speaker concludes that labrum reconstruction offers reproducible results and can alleviate pain in patients.

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Concurrent Scientific Session VI: Symposium - Treatment of the Athletic Hip 5.3.2019

Keywords

labor reconstruction

joint fluid management

articular cartilage compression

labrum repair

labral reconstruction