Editorial Commentary: No Longer a Salvage Procedure: Allograft Labral Reconstruction of the Hip Rivals the Results of Labral Repair

In the past 5 years, arthroscopic labral reconstruction of the hip has rapidly evolved from a salvage procedure used primarily in the setting of multiple failed prior hip surgical procedures to an alternative, and even preferable, primary treatment option for labral pathology and femoroacetabular impingement. As opposed to labral repair, labral reconstruction allows for complete removal of all damaged, pain-generating tissue; optimal correction of underlying bony impingement; and consistent creation of a graft that appropriately restores the fluid hip seal, improves pressurization and stabilization, and decreases contact pressure.
Source: Arthroscopy - Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Editorial Commentary Source Type: research