Hip Arthroscopy for Incarcerated Acetabular Labrum following Reduction of Traumatic Hip Dislocation: Three Case Reports

Hip Pelvis. 2016 Sep;28(3):164-168. doi: 10.5371/hp.2016.28.3.164. Epub 2016 Sep 30.

Abstract

Traumatic hip fracture-dislocations are associated with chondral and labral pathology as well as loose bodies that can be incarcerated in the hip joint. Incarceration, such as interposed labrum between acetabulum and femoral head that is not readily visualized preoperatively, is a rare but important cause of pain and can potentially be a source for early degeneration and progression to osteoarthritis. We present three cases, arthroscopic surgery of incarcerated acetabular osseo-labral fragment following reduction of traumatic hip fracture-dislocation.

Keywords: Arthroscopic surgery; Hip; Hip Injuries/surgery; Hip dislocation; Labral tear.

Publication types

  • Case Reports