American Hip Institute Research Foundation

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The mission of the American Hip Institute Research Foundation is to educate, innovate and offer the most advanced and comprehensive treatment options for injuries of the hip joint. Our website is designed to serve as an educational tool for patients, surgeons and health care providers.

The American Hip Institute Research Foundation is a non-profit foundation dedicated to education, research and cutting-edge minimally-invasive treatment for patients with hip pain.

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The American Hip Institute Research Foundation is devoted to advancing the field of Hip Preservation. Ongoing clinical and biomechanics research provide the Foundation an improved understanding of developing surgical techniques in the treatment of hip injuries.

Minimum Five-Year Outcomes of Hip Arthroscopy for the Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement and Labral Tears in Patients.
Excision of Labral Amorphous Calcification as a Part of Hip Arthroscopy-Clinical Outcomes in a Matched-Controlled Study. Arthroscopy.
Patient-Reported Outcomes of Capsular Repair Versus Capsulotomy in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy:Minimum 5-Year Follow-up-A Matched.
Can Stem Version Consistently Correct Native Femoral Version Using Robotic Guidance in Total Hip Arthroplasty?.

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A promising future for diabetic patients undergoing primary hip arthroscopy

A recent study conducted by the American Hip Institute Research Foundation (AHIRF) has demonstrated that both patients with and without Diabetes Mellitus (DM) showed favorable outcomes at a minimum of 2 years follow-up after hip arthroscopy. Read More

Research finds decrease in opioid use among patients recovering from hip and knee replacement.

PSH model of care benefits elderly hip fracture patients, research suggests.
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Development of a predictive algorithm for symptomatic hip abductor tears in patients undergoing primary hip arthroscopy

Using recent research conducted by the American Hip Institute Research Foundation (AHIRF), a predictive algorithm has been developed for symptomatic hip abductor tears in patients undergoing hip arthroscopy. Read More

Racial and socioeconomic factors play role in hip replacement outcomes

Raising the bar for a successful hip replacement or resurfacing: Making a joint that feels so normal, the patient forgets they had surgery.

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Benjamin Domb, M.D. Medical Director
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Ajay C. Lall, M.D., M.S.Director of Education
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2021

Diabetes Mellitus Is Not a Negative Prognostic Factor for Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy

Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been associated with inferior clinical outcomes and comorbidities in general. The authors sought to compare the outcomes of hip arthroscopy at minimum 2-year follow-up for patients with DM with those of patients without DM. Read More
2021

Cost-Effectiveness of Hip Arthroscopy for Treatment of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome and Labral Tears: A Systematic Review

Hip arthroscopy has frequently been shown to produce successful outcomes as a treatment for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears. Read More
2021

Editorial Commentary: Indiscriminate Iliopsoas Tenotomy May Cause Complications-With Tight Indications and Transbursal Lengthening, We May Avoid Them

Surgical management of iliopsoas pathology that fails conservative treatment is controversial. Potential complications following iliopsoas tenotomy include recurrent painful internal snapping, postoperative pain, and hip flexor weakness. Read More