Editorial Commentary: Labral Calcification in the Setting of Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome: The Gratification of Eradication and Treatment of the Problem.

Abstract

Acetabular labral calcifications are occasionally encountered during hip arthroscopy for labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement. Clinical outcomes after removal of this calcification and repair of labral tearing have been shown to be good. Since these are found in asymptomatic patients, the labral repair and treatment of femoroacetabular impingement seem to be more important than removal of the calcification. However, amorphous calcium deposits need to be distinguished from the more serious conditions of labral ossification or rim fractures, which require significant preoperative planning and patient counseling. Labral reconstruction or rim fixation will alter the surgical procedure and potentially the postoperative rehabilitation.