Publications by authors named "Bernd D Katthagen"
Article Synopsis
- Labral lesions are a common reason for hip arthroscopy, highlighted by a case involving a 49-year-old woman with a significant labral tear and bone growth on the acetabular rim.
- After surgery, the patient experienced unexpected complications, including hip joint instability and subluxation, which had not been documented before in previous cases.
- The findings suggest that special caution is necessary when performing surgeries on patients with hip dysplasia, as their acetabular labrum plays a crucial role in joint stability.
The technique of and especially the approach to open reduction of developmental dislocation of the hip are still a matter of discussion. The anterior approach, first lateral and then medial to the iliopsoas muscle, was described by Tonnis in 1978. A follow-up investigation to adulthood has now been performed.
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