title: The ligamentum teres-its increasing importance.
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.
authors.affiliation: 1. 21 Erin Street, Richmond, Victoria 3121, Australia; 2. Hip Arthroscopy Australia, 21Erin St Richmond, Australia.
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: O'Donnell
authors.affiliation: 3. Hip Arthroscopy Australia, 30 Cascade Rd South Hobart, Hobart, Australia.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pritchard
authors.affiliation: 2. Hip Arthroscopy Australia, 21Erin St Richmond, Australia.
authors.forename: Antonio Porthos
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Salas
authors.affiliation: 2. Hip Arthroscopy Australia, 21Erin St Richmond, Australia.
authors.forename: Parminder J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Singh
keywords: hip arthroscopy; ligamentum teres