Biomechanical Assessment of Hip Capsular Repair and Reconstruction Procedures Using a 6 Degrees of Freedom Robotic System.

Journal: The American journal of sports medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Although acetabular labral repair has been biomechanically validated to improve stability, capsular management of the hip remains a topic of growing interest and controversy.

Authors

  • Marc J Philippon
    Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA; The Steadman Clinic, Vail, CO, USA. Electronic address: mjp@sprivail.org.
  • Christiano A C Trindade
    Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA.
  • Mary T Goldsmith
    Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA.
  • Matthew T Rasmussen
    Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA.
  • Adriana J Saroki
    Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA.
  • Sverre Løken
    Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, Colorado, USA.
  • Robert F LaPrade
    Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO, USA; The Steadman Clinic, Vail, CO, USA.