Return to Sports and Minimum 2-Year Outcomes of Primary Arthroscopic Hip Labral Reconstruction for Irreparable Tears in High-Level Athletes With a Propensity-Matched Benchmarking Against a Labral Repair Control Group
Authors
Jimenez AE, Monahan PF, Owens JS, Maldonado DR, Saks BR, Ankem HK, Sabetian PW, Lall AC, Domb BG
DOI: 10.1177/03635465211032593
Background
Labral reconstruction is a promising option for athletes with irreparable labral tears. This study compares outcomes in athletes who underwent labral reconstruction with those who had labral repair.
Methods
High-level athletes who underwent primary hip labral reconstruction between 2010 and 2018 were included. Their outcomes were compared with athletes who had labral repair. PROs, RTS, and patient satisfaction were measured at a minimum 2-year follow-up.
Key Findings
Both labral reconstruction and labral repair groups showed significant improvements in PROs, with high rates of RTS. The labral reconstruction group had similar outcomes to the labral repair group in terms of RTS and PRO scores.
Conclusions
Labral reconstruction is a viable treatment option for irreparable labral tears in athletes, with similar outcomes to labral repair in terms of pain relief, function, and return to sport.
What Does This Mean for Patients
If you are an athlete with an irreparable labral tear, labral reconstruction may offer a comparable alternative to labral repair, with the same potential for a successful return to sports.