AANA19 Hip Access Pass-The Effect of Venting and Capsulotomy on Traction Force and Hip Distraction in Hip Arthroscopy Patients-Dr. Dillon O'Neill, M.D.

The Effect of Venting and Capsulotomy on Traction Force and Hip Distraction in Hip Arthroscopy Patients-Dr. Dillon O'Neill, M.D.

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This study assessed the effects of acetabular labrum venting and capsulotomy on traction force and joint distraction in hip arthroscopy patients. In 107 patients, both interventions independently improved the ratio of hip distraction distance to traction force by about 2-3%. Revision surgeries showed greater benefit from venting, while male sex predicted smaller benefits from both procedures. The study found that performing venting and capsulotomy after adequate distraction may yield smaller traction force reductions than prior studies suggest. Despite limitations, results support that these procedures modestly reduce traction force needed, potentially lowering traction-related complications in hip arthroscopy.

Keywords

acetabular labrum venting

capsulotomy

traction force reduction

hip arthroscopy

joint distraction