AANA19 Hip Access Pass-Questions and Answers_ Concurrent Scientific Session III_ Paper Presentations

Questions and Answers_ Concurrent Scientific Session III_ Paper Presentations - Hip-Dr. David R. Maldonado, M.D.

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During the Q&A, authors discussed labral tear treatments, noting past reliance on focal debridement/resection before repair techniques became common. Dr. Larson acknowledged that today, repairs and reconstructions would be preferred over debridement due to improved outcomes. Residual impingement differences between methods were unclear. A staged versus concomitant surgical approach was debated, with a trend toward same-day procedures to reduce recovery. Capsular management and its role in hip stability were emphasized, with placation used postoperatively to maintain stability. Visualization improvements via osteoplasty and open approaches aid surgical precision. The session ended thanking the speakers for their insights.

Keywords

labral tear treatments

focal debridement

repair and reconstruction

capsular management

surgical visualization