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Case Reports
. 2010 Sep;6(2):223-7.
doi: 10.1007/s11420-010-9156-1. Epub 2010 Mar 2.

Arthroscopic anterior and posterior labral repair after traumatic hip dislocation: case report and review of the literature

Michael B Cross  1 , Michael K Shindle, Bryan T Kelly
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Case Reports

Arthroscopic anterior and posterior labral repair after traumatic hip dislocation: case report and review of the literature

Michael B Cross et al. HSS J. 2010 Sep.

Abstract

With the improvements in flexible instrumentation, hip arthroscopy is being increasingly used to treat a variety of hip pathology, including labral tears. However, up to this point, there has not been a case report of an anterior and a posterior labral tear successfully repaired arthroscopically. We present a case report of a 27-year-old male firefighter who presented to our institution with an anterior and posterior labral tear, as well as a cam lesion and loose body, following a traumatic hip dislocation. The purpose of this case report is to illustrate that both anterior and posterior labral tears can be repaired using hip arthroscopy. Anterior and posterior labral tears can be caused by a traumatic hip dislocation, and both can be successfully repaired using arthroscopic techniques.

Keywords: anterior; arthroscopy repair; hip; labral tear; posterior; traumatic dislocation.

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Figures

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Fig. 1
a-c MR Arthrogram. a Oblique axial images were obtained, which demonstrated a torn posterior labrum (green arrows). b Coronal images also demonstrate the torn posterior labrum. c The sagittal images show a torn anterior labrum as well (green arrows)
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Arthroscopic image of the right hip, viewing through the midanterior portal, demonstrating the posterior labral tear
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Fig. 3
a Posterior labral repair shows placement of the suture anchor. b Suture passage was performed. c Standard arthroscopic knot tying was performed through a cannula. d A total of four suture anchors were placed and a final postoperative image was obtained
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Fig. 4
Anterior labral repair using suture anchor technique
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Fig. 5
Arthroscopic view in the peripheral compartment status post osteoplasty
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