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A Technique for Arthroscopic-Assisted Ligamentum Teres Augmentation Using a Suture Tape Augmentation
Julie A Neumann1, Renee S Greene1, Michael B Banffy1
1Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
Arthroscopy Techniques
|March 20, 2018
Summary
Ligamentum teres (LT) tears are increasingly diagnosed with hip arthroscopy. LT augmentation can help patients with hip pain and instability, offering a new surgical technique.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Hip Arthroscopy
Background:
- Ligamentum teres (LT) tears are a growing concern in hip arthroscopy.
- The LT's role in hip stability is increasingly recognized.
- Current understanding of LT pathology necessitates advanced diagnostic and treatment approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present an arthroscopic-assisted technique for ligamentum teres augmentation.
- To describe the LT augmentation procedure as a standalone or combined surgery.
Main Methods:
- Arthroscopic-assisted surgical technique for LT augmentation.
- Procedure can be combined with labral repair, debridement, chondroplasty, and femoroplasty.
Main Results:
- Demonstrates a viable surgical option for LT pathology.
- Highlights the versatility of the technique in conjunction with other hip arthroscopic procedures.
Conclusions:
- Arthroscopic-assisted LT augmentation is a feasible technique for managing LT tears.
- This procedure may benefit patients experiencing hip pain, instability, and mechanical symptoms due to LT pathology.
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