Hip Pain in the Young Athlete in 2024: Decision Making and Surgical Techniques for Consistent Success-Hip Pain in the Young Athlete in 2024

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The video transcript features a discussion by experts on the importance of proper hip pain management in young athletes, particularly focusing on hip arthroscopy and treating conditions like FAI and labral tears. The panel stressed the significance of a thorough clinical workup, including history, physical examination, and imaging, to make informed surgical decisions. The importance of addressing bony abnormalities and soft tissue issues alongside labral treatment was highlighted for comprehensive hip preservation. Techniques like labral repair and reconstruction, bone resection, and utilizing intraoperative software for bony correction were discussed to achieve optimal outcomes. The panel emphasized the need for a systematic approach in diagnosing and treating hip conditions in athletes, with a focus on restoring native anatomy and function for long-term success. The experts also discussed rehabilitation protocols, timing for return to sports after surgery, and shared a case study of a college football player undergoing hip arthroscopy, illustrating the multidisciplinary care required for successful recovery and return to play.

Keywords

hip pain management

young athletes

hip arthroscopy

FAI

labral tears

clinical workup

bony abnormalities

soft tissue issues

labral treatment

rehabilitation protocols

return to sports