Outcomes following arthroscopic hip segmental labral reconstruction using autologous capsule tissue or indirect head of the rectus tendon

The purpose of this study was to determine the outcomes following segmental labral reconstruction (labral defects measuring <1 cm) using a segment of capsular tissue or a segment of the indirect head of rectus femoris tendon. Eleven patients (five females and six males) underwent segmental labral reconstruction using a segment of capsule (eight patients) or indirect head of rectus tendon (three patients) by a single surgeon from March 2005 to October 2012. The average age of the patients was 35 years old (range, 20–51 years). Data collected included the pre- and post-operative Hip Outcome Score (HOS-ADL and HOS-SS), the modified Harris Hip Score and patient satisfaction rate (1 = unsatisfied, 10 = very satisfied), complications, necessity of revision hip arthroscopy and conversion to total hip arthroplasty. Average follow-up time was at 62 months (range, 9–120 months). No patient required revision hip arthroscopy or converted to total hip arthroplasty. The HOS-ADL significantly improved from 73 to 89 (P < 0.05). The HOS-SS showed significant improvement from 52 to 79 and the modified Harris Hip Score significantly improved from 66 to 89. Median patient satisfaction rate was 9 out of 10 (range, 3–10). In a small sample, the arthroscopic hip segmental labral reconstruction showed significant improvement in patient-reported outcomes. This treatment provides an option in cases of small labrum defects (<1 cm) or deficits in patients while providing improved function and high patient satisfaction.