Knotless Implants As an Alternative for Capsular Closure in Primary Hip Arthroscopy: a Prospective, Multi-Center Study

Launched by AMERICAN HIP INSTITUTE · Jul 9, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new way to close the hip capsule after hip surgery, specifically for patients with a condition called Femoro Acetabular Impingement. The researchers want to find out if using a special device called the Arthrex LoopLocTM, which does not require knots, is better than traditional methods that use knotted sutures. The goal is to see if the LoopLocTM device can help reduce irritation and scar tissue around the hip after surgery, potentially leading to better recovery and less pain.

To participate in this study, you need to be under 60 years old and scheduled for a primary hip arthroscopy, where the surgeon will repair the hip capsule using the LoopLocTM device. Unfortunately, if you have had previous hip surgery or have certain specific conditions, you won’t be eligible for this trial. Participants in the study will be monitored to compare their recovery and outcomes with those who do not use the LoopLocTM device. This research aims to improve surgical techniques and outcomes for patients undergoing hip surgery.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients undergoing a primary hip arthroscopy
• • Patients younger than 60 years old.
• • Patients who will receive capsular closure with the Arthrex LoopLocTM device following hip arthroscopy.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients that had previous hip surgery,
• • Patients that had a center edge angle (CEA) less than 25 degrees or greater than 40 degrees.
• • Patients that have a cartilage damage grade greater than or equal to 3.