Spring 2020 Fellows Webinars-Hip In the Athlete: Patterns of Damage in Differing Sports followed by Q&A

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Saffron discusses patterns of damage in different sports, focusing on the hip. He suggests that the type of damage in the hip is more related to the type of pathology than the specific sport. He mentions that certain sports require specific anatomical features, such as ballet requiring flexibility and dysplasia, while football tends to favor hyperlax individuals. Dr. Saffron also discusses femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and the increased awareness of non-arthritic hip problems it has brought. He explains that different sports have different types of impingement and damage patterns. He discusses the importance of understanding the anatomy and considering individual factors when diagnosing and treating hip conditions. In response to a question, Dr. Saffron suggests that the management approach for patients with borderline dysplasia, a large labrum, and a large CAM lesion is to measure the anterior and lateral center edge angles to determine if dysplasia is present. If dysplasia is present, he recommends avoiding cutting the iliofemoral ligament unless it is repaired, and preserving the labrum if possible. He also discusses the role of endoscopic hip procedures, such as endoscopic proximal hamstring repairs, and the potential for their increasing adoption. Overall, Dr. Saffron emphasizes the importance of being available and communicative as a team physician, and the need to collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best care for athletes.

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May 28, 2020

Keywords

sports injuries

hip damage

pathology

anatomical features

femoroacetabular impingement

non-arthritic hip problems

damage patterns

labrum preservation

endoscopic hip procedures

team physician