Surgical review demonstrates positive short-term outcomes following arthroscopic labral repair in adults, suggesting preservation of joint biomechanics may prevent osteoarthritis.
Key Points
To describe arthroscopic repair techniques for anterior acetabular labral tears and evaluate their role in restoring hip biomechanics.
Addressed longitudinal, peripheral, and intrasubstance anterior labral tears using standard hip arthroscopy instruments.
Accessed the intra-articular joint space via anterior paratrochanteric and anterior portals to execute anatomical repairs.
Arthroscopic repair successfully restored anatomic labral integrity as an alternative to surgical debridement.
Short-term patient follow-up demonstrated favorable clinical outcomes, although long-term prevention of osteoarthritis remains under evaluation.