Jorge Chahla, Jacob D Mikula, Jason M Schon, Chase S Dean, Kimi D Dahl, Travis J Menge, Eduardo Soares, Travis Lee Turnbull, Robert F LaPrade, Marc J Philippon
BACKGROUND: Hip capsulotomy is routinely performed during arthroscopic surgery to achieve adequate exposure of the joint. Iatrogenic instability can result after hip arthroscopic surgery because of capsular insufficiency, which can be avoided with effective closure of the hip capsule. There is currently no consensus in the literature regarding the optimal quantity of sutures upon capsular closure to achieve maximal stability postoperatively. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to determine the failure torques of 1-, 2-, and 3-suture constructs for hip capsular closure to resist external rotation and extension after standard anterosuperior interportal capsulotomy (12 to 3 o'clock)...
February 2017: American Journal of Sports Medicine