Aims

This study uses prospective registry data to compare early patient outcomes following arthroscopic repair or debridement of the acetabular labrum.

Introduction. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate postoperative improvement and high satisfaction rates after a surgical approach that includes arthroscopic labral repair only, in patients with borderline dysplasia, without instability. Methods. Between September 2009 and December 2011, patients less than 50 years old who underwent hip arthroscopy for symptomatic intra-articular hip disorders, with a lateral center-edge (CE) angle between 20 and 25, were included in this study. Patients with Tönnis grade 2 or greater, hip joint space narrowing, severe hip dysplasia (CE〈20), hip joint instability and Legg-Calve-Perthes disease were excluded. Patient-reported outcome scores, including the modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis index (WOMAC), and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain were obtained in all patients preoperatively and at 1, 2, and 3 years postoperatively. Results. A total of 36 patients met the criteria to be included in the study. Of these, 32 (88.8%) patients were available for follow-up. There was a significant improvement in mHHS from 67.19±7.66 to 82.69±6.95 (P<0.001), and WOMAC score from 58.90±5.77 to 77.90±6.38 (P<0.001). There was a significant improvement in VAS scores from 5.8 to 2.9 (P<0.001). There was a significant improvement in range of motion, flexion from 108.44±7.77 to 115.31±6.08 (P<0.001) and external rotation from 29.06±5.74 to 33.13±4.88 (P<0.001). Conclusions. The current study demonstrates favorable results in borderline dysplasia hip without instability at minimum 3-year follow-up for an arthroscopic approach that includes labral repair. Labrum is the main key-stone structure, which should be preserved in borderline dysplasia hip for functional and pain improvement. Also the prognosis of treatment is probably forecasted more by the nature of stability and the intra-articular pathology rather than simply the presence or absence of radiographic finding of borderline dysplasia

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate postoperative improvement and high satisfaction rates after a surgical approach that includes arthroscopic labral repair only, in patients with borderline dysplasia, without instability. Methods. Between September 2009 and December 2011, patients less than 50 years old who underwent hip arthroscopy for symptomatic intra-articular hip disorders, with a lateral center-edge (CE) angle between 20 and 25, were included in this study. Patients with Tönnis grade 2 or greater, hip joint space narrowing, severe hip dysplasia, hip joint instability and Legg-Calve-Perthes disease were excluded. Patient-reported outcome scores, including the modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis index (WOMAC), and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain were obtained in all patients preoperatively and at 1, 2, and 3 years postoperatively. Results. A total of 36 patients met the criteria to be included in the study. Of these, 32 (88.8%) patients were available for follow-up. There was a significant improvement in mHHS from 67.19 ± 7.66 to 82.69 ± 6.95 (P<0.05), WOMAC score from 58.90 ± 5.77 to 77.90 ± 6.38 (P<0.05), and VAS scores from 5.8 ± 0.88 to 2.9 ± 0.62 (P<0.05). There was a also improvement in range of motion, flexion from 108.44 ± 7.77 to 115.31 ± 6.08 (P<0.05) and external rotation from 29.06 ± 5.74 to 33.13 ± 4.88 (P<0.05). Conclusions. The current study demonstrates favorable results in borderline dysplasia hip without instability at minimum 3-year follow-up for an arthroscopic approach that includes labral repair. Labrum is the main key-stone structure, which should be preserved in borderline dysplasia hip for functional and pain improvement

Arthroscopic stabilisation of the shoulder is a technically-demanding and developing technique, and the reported results have yet to match those for open surgery. We present a consecutive initial series of 55 patients with post-traumatic recurrent anteroinferior instability managed since September 1999 using a titanium knotless suture anchor. Patients were reviewed from 12–33 months postoperatively and assessed using the Rowe, Walch-Duplay and Constant scores. Following mobilisation of the capsulolabral complex, labral reconstruction was achieved using a two-portal technique and an average of three anchors placed on the glenoid articular rim. In 13 cases, additional electrothermal shrinkage was required to reduce capsular redundancy in the anterior and inferior recesses following labral repair, although 11 of these were in the first 18 months. Incorporation of a south-to-north capsular shift has reduced the need for supplementary shrinkage. Complications have included one instance of anchor migration requiring open retrieval and two documented episodes of recurrent instability, although these occurred in patients having surgery within the first six months after the introduction of this technique. Based on our initial experience, we believe that arthroscopic labral repair is a viable alternative to open Bankart repair and have now expanded the indications to include patients with primary dislocation, those participating in gymnastic and contact/collision sports, and revision cases with failed open repairs

The study sought to determine the results of labral restoration among patients over age 60 compared to a cohort of younger adults. 21 consecutive patients over age 60 undergoing labral repair with minimum one-year follow-up were compared to a contemporaneous group of 21 patients age 18–55 matched for gender, degree of chondral damage, and associated FAI or dysplasia. Follow-up averaged 18.9 months (12 to 24 months). The study group averaged 63.2 years (61 to 71); with 20 FAI and one dysplasia. 19 had acetabular articular damage (2 grade IV, 11 grade III, 5 grade II, 1 grade I) and 6 had femoral changes (1 grade IV, 5 grade 3). The control group averaged 35.8 years (20 to 54). Average improvement among the study group was 28.1 points modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) and 37.5 points iHOT; and among the control group, 21.2 points mHHS and 37.1 points iHOT. There was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in the amount of improvement, with statistically and clinically significant improvement noted in both. Two study group patients underwent total hip arthroplasty (THA) at average 10 months with one control group THA at 11 months. All three converted to THA had combined grade IV acetabular and grade III femoral damage. There were no repeat arthroscopies and no complications in either group. We conclude that patients over age 60 can benefit from arthroscopic labral repair with improved outcomes, modest rates of conversion to THA, and small risk of complication. Results are comparable to younger adults. Combined bipolar grade IV or grade III articular damage is a harbinger of conversion to THA, regardless of age

Objectives

The aim of this study was to use registry data to report and compare early patient outcomes following arthroscopic repair or debridement of the acetabular labrum.

Concepts in glenoid tracking and treatment strategies of glenoid bone loss are well established. Initial observations in our practice in Singapore showed few patients with major bone loss requiring glenoid reconstructions. This led us to investigate the incidence of and the extent of bone loss in our patients with shoulder instability. Our study revealed bony Bankart lesions were seen in 46% of our patients but glenoid bone loss measured only 6–10% of the glenoid surface. In the same study we found that arthroscopic labral repair with capsular plication and Mason-Ellen suturing (Hybrid technique) was sufficient to stabilise patients with bipolar bone defects and minor glenoid bone loss. This led us to develop the concept of minor bone loss and a new algorithm. Our algorithm and strategies to deal with major bone loss will also be discussed, and techniques & outcomes of Arthroscopic Bony Bankart repair, Arthroscopic Glenoid Reconstruction and Arthroscopic Remplissage procedures will be shown

The management of shoulder instability has changed a great deal in the last five years due to a better understanding of the biomechanics of the shoulder and the use of arthroscopic surgery. It is essential to understand the anatomy of the labrum and bony structures of the shoulder joint, as well as the contribution of these structures as well as the Rotator Cuff to stability in the different positions of the arm. The history and examination still remains the most important diagnostic tool and a thorough history and examination cannot be over-emphasised. MR Arthrography is the investigation of choice in confirming the diagnosis of instability while a CT scan may be required if there is significant bony damage. The most controversial topic is that of the first time dislocator. If there is a significant labral tear then the options of an arthroscopic labral repair or external rotation brace need to be considered. In the absence of a labral tear then physiotherapy is the treatment of choice. For recurrent dislocators, the results of arthroscopic labral repairs with capsular plication techniques are approaching those of the gold standard open stabilisation. If, however, there is significant bony damage to the glenoid or humeral head then a bone block procedure may be the treatment of choice. Rotator Cuff tears need to be excluded in older patients with instability and often in such cases an arthroscopic procedure to deal with the Rotator Cuff and Labrum can be done simultaneously

Purpose: Due to its proximity to the glenohumeral joint, the suprascapular nerve may be at risk of iatrogenic nerve injury during arthroscopic labral repair. Our primary objective is to evaluate the risk of suprascapular nerve injury during standard drilling techniques utilized in arthroscopic superior labral repairs. Secondarily, we evaluated the correlation between this risk and scapular size. Method: Forty-two cadaveric shoulders were dissected to isolate their scapulae. A surgical drill and guide was used to create suture anchor holes in 3 locations in the superior rim of the glenoids as typically done in arthroscopic superior labral repairs. The orientation of these drill holes correspond to common shoulder arthroscopic portals. The suprascapular nerve was then dissected from the suprascapular notch to the spinoglenoid notch. The presence of drill perforations through the medial cortex of the glenoid vault was recorded along with the corresponding hole depth and distance to the suprascapular nerve. Results: Medial glenoid vault perforations occurred in 8/21(38%) cadavers with a total of 18/126(14%) perforations. The suprascapular nerve was in line of the drill path in 5/18(28%) perforations. Female specimens and smaller scapulae had a statistically higher risk of having a perforation (p< 0.05). Conclusion: The results of this anatomic study suggest that there is a substantial risk of medial glenoid vault perforation. When a perforation does occur, the suprascapular nerve appears to be at high risk for injury especially with more posterior drill holes. The risk is significantly higher in females and in smaller scapulae

Aims

The aims of this study were to validate the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and patient-acceptable symptom state (PASS) thresholds for Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI), Rowe score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES), and visual analogue scale (VAS) scores following arthroscopic Bankart repair, and to identify preoperative threshold values of these scores that could predict the achievement of MCID and PASS.

Aims

A borderline dysplastic hip can behave as either stable or unstable and this makes surgical decision making challenging. While an unstable hip may be best treated by acetabular reorientation, stable hips can be treated arthroscopically. Several imaging parameters can help to identify the appropriate treatment, including the Femoro-Epiphyseal Acetabular Roof (FEAR) index, measured on plain radiographs. The aim of this study was to assess the reliability and the sensitivity of FEAR index on MRI compared with its radiological measurement.

Objectives

The aim of this study was to investigate the structural integrity of torn and non-torn human acetabular labral tissue.

Objective

Hip arthroscopy in the setting of hip dysplasia is controversial in the orthopaedic community, as the outcome literature has been variable and inconclusive. We hypothesise that outcomes of hip arthroscopy may be diminished in the setting of hip dysplasia, but outcomes may be acceptable in milder or borderline cases of hip dysplasia.

We present the long-term outcome, at a median of 18 years (12.8 to 23.5) of open posterior bone block stabilisation for recurrent posterior instability of the shoulder in a heterogenous group of 11 patients previously reported on in 2001 at a median follow-up of six years.

We found that five (45%) would not have chosen the operation again, and that four (36%) had further posterior dislocation. Clinical outcome was significantly worse after 18 years than after six years of follow-up (median Rowe score of 60 versus 90 (p = 0.027)). The median Western Ontario Shoulder Index was 60% (37% to 100%) at 18 years’ follow-up, which is a moderate score. At the time of surgery four (36%) had glenohumeral radiological osteoarthritis, which was present in all after 18 years.

This study showed poor long-term results of the posterior bone block procedure for posterior instability and a high rate of glenohumeral osteoarthritis although three patients with post-traumatic instability were pleased with the result of their operations.

This review describes the development of arthroscopy of the hip over the past 15 years with reference to patient assessment and selection, the technique, the conditions for which it is likely to prove useful, the contraindications and complications related to the procedure and, finally, to discuss possible developments in the future.

The October 2012 Shoulder & Elbow Roundup³⁶⁰ looks at: fast-absorbing suture anchors for use in shoulder labral tears; double-row rotator cuff repair; degenerate massive rotator cuff tears addressed with partial repair; open and arthroscopic stabilisation of Bankart lesions; predicting the risk of revision humeral head replacement; arthroscopic treatment for frozen shoulder; and long-term follow-up of the Bristow-Latarjet procedure.