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Comparing Outcomes of Labrum Preservation vs Excision in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
Sponsor: Total Joint Specialists
Summary
This research is being done to determine whether removing or preserving the acetabular labrum, a ring of cartilage around the hip socket, during hip replacement surgery affects post-operative outcomes, operative time, or ease of placing the hip implant. Both techniques (labrum removal and labrum preservation) are commonly performed by surgeons during total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, there is no definitive evidence showing whether one approach is better than the other. The goal of this study is to compare recovery and surgical factors between these two routinely used methods.
Official title: Labral Excision vs Preservation in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2026-07-07
Completion Date
2028-07
Last Updated
2026-09-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Labrum Preservation
The acetabular labrum will be left in place during surgery unless it physically prevents proper implant seating, in which case it may be trimmed as necessary.
Labrum Excision
The acetabular labrum will be removed during surgery, prior to final cup placement.
Locations (1)
Total Joint Surgery Center Atlanta
Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States