Abstract
Hip pain can be caused by multiple pathologies. Injuries to the acetabular labrum
are the most common pathologic findings identified at the time of hip arthroscopy.
Five causes of labral tears have been identified; these include trauma, femoroacetabular
impingement, capsular laxity, dysplasia, and degeneration. Studies have shown the
function and the importance of the labrum. To restore function of the labrum, new
surgical techniques, such as suture anchor repair, have been described. The goal of
arthroscopic treatment of a torn labrum is to relieve pain by eliminating the unstable
flap tear that causes hip discomfort. The goals of these treatments are to maintain
the function of the hip joint and decrease the development of premature arthrosis.
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