AANA19 Hip Access Pass-The Hip Dial Test is Highly Predictive of Anterior Capsular Insufficiency in Patients with Micro-instability Related to Femoroacetabular Impingement-Dr. Ioanna Bolia, M.D., MSc., MS., PhD.

The Hip Dial Test is Highly Predictive of Anterior Capsular Insufficiency in Patients with Micro-instability Related to Femoroacetabular Impingement-Dr. Ioanna Bolia, M.D., MSc., MS., PhD.

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The video explores the concept of hip micro-instability, which is a diagnosis that is poorly defined but has been associated with excessive motion of the femur in relation to the acetabulum. The concern is that this micro-motion can lead to cartilage overload and eventually hip osteoarthritis. Various problems, such as labral pathology, ligamentum teres lesions, and FAI, can contribute to micro-instability. The hip dial test was studied to assess its diagnostic performance in patients with FAI and labral pathology who did not have generalized tissue laxity or acetabular dysplasia. The test showed high specificity in identifying patients with capsular insufficiency. Overall, FAI alone can be linked to hip micro-instability, and the hip dial test shows promise in aiding surgical decision-making.

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Concurrent Scientific Session III: Paper Presentations - Hip 5.4.2019

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Concept Hip Microinstability

Concept Dial Test

Concept Capsular Deficiency

Concept Chondral Overload

Concept Osteoarthritis

Keywords

hip micro-instability

excessive motion

cartilage overload

FAI

hip dial test

Hip Microinstability

Dial Test

Capsular Deficiency

Chondral Overload

Osteoarthritis