How does arthroscopic labral repair compare with labral debridement in femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)?

Doctor’s answer

The acetabular labrum plays an important role in maintaining the intra-articular fluid seal and distributing joint contact stress. Clinical studies suggest that anatomic repair of repairable labral tissue generally supports joint biomechanics and patient-reported outcomes compared with simple debridement, although long-term cartilage outcomes are also influenced by baseline osteoarthritis severity and the adequacy of bony impingement correction.

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