Acetabular Labral Base Repair Versus Circumferential Suture Repair: A Matched-Paired Comparison of Clinical Outcomes
Authors: Jackson TJ, Hammarstedt JE, Vemula SP, Domb BG
DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2015.03.004
Purpose
Compare clinical outcomes of labral base repair versus circumferential suture repair in acetabular labral tears.
Methods
Retrospective matched-paired study with 220 patients (110 per group), average 30-month follow-up assessing pain, function, and revision rates.
Key Findings
- Both techniques yielded significant and equivalent improvements in pain and hip function.
- Similar rates of revision surgery and conversion to arthroplasty.
What Does This Mean for Providers?
- Both repair techniques are clinically effective with comparable mid-term outcomes.
- Surgical technique choice can be tailored to tear morphology and surgeon preference without compromising patient results.
- Flexibility in repair methods allows optimization of individualized treatment plans.