What happens if the labrum is not fixed in hip arthroscopy?

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I went through your query and understood your concern.

The procedure entails strong traction to open up the space between the ball and the socket and the cam, and the acetabular edge is shaved. The labrum is initially identified and separated from the edge of the acetabulum and after the shavings have been done reattached to the note-shortened edge. However, I had a few questions.

1. Was the procedure abandoned because of anatomical reasons?

2. Where was the problem and how much bone was excised?

3. What was the technical cause once the excision was done that prevented the repair?

4. Was the labrum calcified?

5. Was there any delamination of the femoral head cartilage?

Kindly update with the following questions.

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Hello,

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The issue is how stable the reattachment is even though the cam had been removed. Deep hip flexion will cause the labrum to be impinged upon, like sitting in a low bucket seat, squatting, etc., whereas straight standings posture would not be a major issue as the offending cam had been removed. So, I suggest you take precautions for six weeks. I will also suggest a repeat hip X-ray if that has not already been done.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.