Innovation
Innovations at AHIRF
- The American Hip Institute Research Foundation is committed to improving the lives of millions affected by joint pain, while also advancing strategies to prevent symptoms before they begin. Our work supports a comprehensive approach to combating arthritis through prevention, early detection, and curative treatment.
- Unlike pass-through entities, AHIRF conducts research directly within our institution. Our physician-scientists actively develop innovative treatment solutions, rigorously evaluate emerging best practices, and draw on one of the most comprehensive orthopedic outcome databases in the field. Explore just a few of the interventions pioneered at AHIRF; advancements that are already transforming patient care today.
Minimally-Invasive Hip Arthroscopy
Before the founding of the American Hip Institute Research Foundation in 2011, hip arthroscopy was a relatively understudied area compared to knee and shoulder arthroscopy. Since then, the field has experienced remarkable growth, with AHIRF leading the way. Our team has authored over 500 peer-reviewed publications—more than any other institution worldwide—making AHIRF the most prolific contributor to the hip arthroscopy literature. This body of work has helped define best practices, advance surgical techniques, and shape the global standard of care in hip preservation.
Labral Repair & Reconstruction
For over a decade, the American Hip Institute Research Foundation has been at the forefront of studying labral repair and reconstruction for the treatment of labral tears. Our faculty have not only advanced the scientific understanding of these procedures but have also driven innovation in surgical technique. Pioneering developments, such as the use of knotless anchors and the beveled rim technique for labral reconstruction, were first introduced by AHIRF researchers and have since been adopted widely throughout the orthopedic community. Through rigorous research and global dissemination, AHIRF continues to shape the standard of care in labral surgery.
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Hip Instability Procedures
Patients with conditions such as borderline hip dysplasia and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome often present with complex hip instability that has historically been underdiagnosed and improperly treated. AHIRF Faculty have dedicated significant efforts to studying these challenging cases by collecting patient-reported outcomes and analyzing surgical results to identify the most effective treatment strategies. Ongoing advancements in hip stabilization procedures, such as capsular plication and ligamentum teres reconstruction, have enabled many of these patients to regain joint stability, restore function, and return to active lifestyles.
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Robotic Hip Replacement
AHIRF Faculty were on the forefront of the use of robotics in hip replacement surgery, as they were apart of the development team of this technology. Our doctors have performed robotic surgeries for over a decade and have collected outcomes of these procedures, showing an increased accuracy in placement and better outcomes for our patients.
Hip Resurfacing
Hip resurfacing has been extensively researched at AHIRF as an alternative to replacement for more active, younger individuals who are suffering from arthritis. Our team has also been active researchers in the use of navigation in the surgery, making this procedure more accurate to each patient's anatomy.
Peri Acetabular Osteotomy
Researchers at AHIRF were some of the first to report outcomes of patients who received concomitant peri acetabular osteotomy and hip arthroscopy. This combined procedure fixes both the cause and symptoms of hip dysplasia, allowing the patient to live without dysplasia and to delay the need for a hip replacement.
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Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine is an emerging and rapidly evolving area within orthopedic care, offering the potential to enhance healing and improve outcomes without traditional surgery. AHIRF is actively exploring the role of therapies like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) in the treatment of a variety of hip conditions.