Los Angeles Orthopedic Surgeon Advancements in orthopedic surgery over the decades have made the procedure safer and less invasive. However, the single most important factor that continues to impact the final outcomes is the skill and experience of the operating…
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Hip Distraction without a Perineal Post: A Study of 1000 Hip Arthroscopy Cases
Read the full article here Hip arthroscopy has become a popular procedure over the last few years, registering a growth of over 250 percent from 2007 to 2011. The hip is a highly constrained joint, having thick soft tissue envelope,…
Posted in Hip Preservation, Scientific Research
Capsular Repair in Hip Arthroscopy
During hip arthroscopy, a small window is created in the capsule (interportal capsulotomy) to permit access to the various structures inside the hip joint including the labrum, cartilage, and bony elements. At the conclusion of the procedure, the capsular window…
Minimally Invasive Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO)
Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) involves realigning the hip socket for patients born with dysplasia who suffer from painful hip instability. Dr. Garabekyan performs PAO using a minimally invasive technique with accelerated rehabilitation and return to function. Dr. Tigran Garabekyan is a board certified orthopedic…
Improving Bony Stability following PAO Surgery
Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is typically carried out by using 2 – 4 screws placed through the iliac crest and aimed at the central acetabular fragment to stabilize the newly aligned hip joint (Figure 1). This method indirectly stabilizes the pubic cut and…
Posted in Cutting Edge Surgery, Hip Preservation
Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) Surgery and Recovery
In this video, Founder and Director of Southern California Hip Institute, Dr. Tigran Garabekyan, discusses hip dysplasia, Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) and getting back to running after PAO surgery. If you have symptoms of hip dysplasia, contact Southern California Hip Institute…
Posted in Cutting Edge Surgery
Staying Healthy Through The Holidays
With the holidays around the corner, it’s an appropriate time to reflect on the importance of maintaining your ideal body weight, as the effects of obesity on the body are far reaching. Carrying extra weight puts a significant stress on…
Posted in Injury Prevention
The Iliofemoral Line : A Radiographic Sign of Acetabular Dysplasia in the Adult Hip
Read the full article here. Acetabular dysplasia is a painful hip disorder that, when left untreated, can lead to cartilage degeneration and end-stage arthritis.The radiographic detection of dysplasia in adults can have poor reliability without the use of valid parameters.…
Posted in Hip Preservation, Scientific Research
Hip Instability: A Review of Hip Dysplasia and Other Contributing Factors
Read the full article here. Hip dysplasia is a disorder in which the hip socket is too shallow to adequately house the ball. The shallow socket creates hip instability, or excessive translational motion. Several factors can contribute to hip instability,…
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Hip Arthroscopy vs Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO): What Is The Best Treatment for Hip Dysplasia? A Case Example
Patients with hip dysplasia suffer from hip instability or excessive play in the hip joint due to insufficient bony coverage. The socket (acetabulum) lacks depth and is poorly suited to support the ball (femoral head) during weight bearing activities. As…
Posted in Hip Preservation
