Arthroscopic reconstruction of the ligamentum teres

James M Simpson; Richard E Field; Richard N Villar

doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2010.09.016

Arthroscopic reconstruction of the ligamentum teres

Arthroscopy. 2011 Mar;27(3):436-41. doi: 10.1016/j.arthro.2010.09.016. Epub 2011 Feb 3.

Authors

James M Simpson¹, Richard E Field, Richard N Villar

Affiliation

¹ The Richard Villar Practice, Cambridge Lea Hospital, Cambridge, England. jm.simpson@rcsed.ac.uk

PMID: 21292435
DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2010.09.016

Abstract

We describe a case of arthroscopic reconstruction of the ligamentum teres using a novel technique. This technique is both simple and reproducible. We believe it to be a useful addition to the procedures available to the arthroscopic hip surgeon.

Publication types

Case Reports
Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

Arthroscopy / methods*
Dancing / injuries*
Female
Hip Injuries / surgery*
Humans
Ligaments, Articular / injuries*
Ligaments, Articular / surgery*
Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
Suture Techniques
Young Adult