Arthroscopy Techniques (Jun 2014)

Arthroscopic Hip Labral Repair: The Iberian Suture Technique

  • Allston J. Stubbs, M.D., M.B.A.,
  • Jason S. Andersen, M.D.,
  • Sandeep Mannava, M.D., Ph.D.,
  • Benjamin M. Wooster, B.S.,
  • Elizabeth A. Howse, M.D.,
  • S. Bradley Winter, M.D.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 3
pp. e351 – e354

Abstract

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Arthroscopic hip labral repair has beneficial short-term outcomes; however, debate exists regarding ideal surgical labral repair technique. This technical note presents an arthroscopic repair technique that uses intrasubstance labral suture passage to restore the chondrolabral interface. This “Iberian suture technique” allows for an anatomic repair while posing minimal risk of damage to the labral and chondral tissues.