The ligamentum teres-its increasing importance.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 27011796.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1093/jhps/hnu003 and PMC identifier 4765261.
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Abstract
The ligamentum teres (LT) has attracted much greater interest over recent years due to the increased use of hip arthroscopy. There have been advancements in our understanding of the LT's biomechanical function and its role in hip and groin pain. Our ability to suspect LT tears by clinical examination and imaging has improved. Publications by many authors concerning LT tear treatment and outcomes continue to increase. This manuscript is a review of the function, mechanism of injury, clinical assessment, imaging, arthroscopic assessment, treatment, outcomes, reconstruction, and unusual conditions of the LT.