APEX Managing Modern Athletic Hip Injuries-Online Didactic (September 2021)-Technical Spotlight

Technical Spotlight - Knotless Anchor Repair for Hip Labrum

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Video Summary

Dr. John Cristoforetti, an orthopedic surgeon and ANNA member, shares a technique on knotless labral repair in this video. He emphasizes the importance of considering knotless refixation in acetabular labral repair and explains the process step by step. The video begins with the patient positioned in the supine hip arthroscopy position. Dr. Cristoforetti discusses the positioning details found in relevant publications. He then goes on to explain the various considerations in the knotless repair process, including preparing the acetabular rim, suture passage through the labrum, pilot hole drilling, and anchor allocation. He highlights the importance of achieving proper tension in the suture to avoid complications. The video also includes a demonstration of a knotless arthroscopic labral repair, showing the various tools and techniques involved. Dr. Cristoforetti concludes by offering pearls of wisdom based on his experience with knotless anchors, including the need for careful assessment and adjustment throughout the process.

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John J. Christoforetti, M.D.

Keywords

Dr. John Cristoforetti

orthopedic surgeon

ANNA member

knotless labral repair

acetabular labral repair