Acetabular labrum reconstruction for irreparable labral tears in young patients with no significant arthritis, using indirect head of the rectus femoris tendon autograft is a new technique that shows improvement in pain and function post-operatively. Long-term follow-up results with higher quality studies will be necessary to further define the role of labral reconstruction in hip preservation surgery.
The described surgical technique is simple and reproducible technique for easier exposure of femur and insertion of acetabulum in anatomic plane for total hip replacement through direct anterior approach. Easier and better femoral access helps to place implant in anatomical position as well as reduces the risk of femoral fracture associated with inadequate femoral exposure. The added advantage of this technique is, risks of injury to lateral femoral cutaneous nerve can be minimised by careful dissection and isolation of the nerve.
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