The role of the ligamentum teres in the adult hip: redundant or relevant? A review. Issue 1 (10th January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: O'Donnell, John M; Devitt, Brian M; Arora, Manit
• Is Part Of: Journal of hip preservation surgery. Volume 5:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 15
• Page End: 22
• Publication Date: 2018-01-10
• Subjects: Hip joint -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.581059
• DOI: 10.1093/jhps/hnx046
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2054-8397

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The ligamentum teres (LT) has traditionally been described as a redundant structure with no contribution to hip biomechanics or function. There has been renewed interest in the LT as a source of hip pathology due to the high prevalence of LT pathology observed at the time of hip arthroscopy. The LT acts a secondary stabilizer to supplement the work of the capsular ligaments and works in a sling-like manner to prevent subluxation of the hip at the extremes of motion. The presence of free nerve endings within the LT indicates a definite role in pain generation, with the LT undergoing various mechanical and histological adaptations to hip pathology.