Teamwork in Hip Preservation: The ISHA 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting
Authors: Lall AC, Walsh JP, Maldonado DR, Pinto LE, Ashberg LJ, Lodhia P, Radha S, Correia APR, Domb BG, Perez-Carro L, Marín-Peña O, Griffin DR
DOI: 10.1093/jhps/hnaa037
Background
Hip preservation surgery is rapidly advancing, requiring input from multiple specialties. The ISHA 2019 meeting emphasized innovations and multidisciplinary care approaches.
Methods
Summary of key topics and discussions from the meeting, including femoroacetabular impingement, labral pathology, cartilage defects, and muscle tears.
Key Findings
- Multidisciplinary collaboration among surgeons, radiologists, physiotherapists, and sports medicine physicians is critical for optimal patient outcomes.
- Complex hip pathologies benefit from integrated diagnostics and coordinated treatment planning.
Conclusions
Hip preservation success relies on team-based care models that leverage expertise across specialties.
What Does This Mean for Providers?
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration in hip preservation cases to improve diagnosis, tailor treatment plans, and optimize rehabilitation. Build care pathways involving surgeons, imaging experts, and rehabilitation professionals to enhance patient outcomes.