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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The speaker advocates strongly for hip labral reconstruction over repair, emphasizing that the labrum is crucial for joint health but often chronically damaged, making repair less effective. Reconstruction removes pain-generating tissue and restores function more reliably, especially in older or more severe cases. Clinical data show similar failure rates and significant improvements in both repair and reconstruction, but reconstruction offers standardized, reproducible outcomes. Studies reveal higher failure rates with repair, especially in revisions. The speaker concludes that circumferential labral reconstruction is a superior, consistent solution to managing chronic labral injuries in the hip.

Keywords

hip labral reconstruction

labrum repair

joint health

chronic labral injuries

circumferential labral reconstruction