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ORLANDO — Arthroscopic labral reconstruction of the hip performed with iliotibial band autograft returned 88% of elite athletes with femoroacetabular impingement to play, according to a study presented at the Arthroscopic Association of North America 2012 Annual Meeting.
“Arthroscopic labral reconstruction of the hip using ipsilateral iliotibial band autograft yields good clinical outcomes, high patient satisfaction and a successful level of return to play in a select group of elite athletes,” Robert E. Boykin, MD, said during his presentation. “Graft integration is seen arthroscopically on magnetic resonance imaging and histologically.”
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