In March 2014, Dr. Dominic Carreira delivered a presentation to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons focused on an innovative surgical technique. In a seminar delivered to leading orthopedic surgeons from across the USA, Dr. Carreira shared his unique approach for using a shuttle technique using allograft fascia lata in cases where acetabular labrum tears are irreparable.

The video below is an overview of Dr. Carreira’s new technique.

All Arthroscropic Allograft Labral Reconstruction of the Hip

About the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

Founded in 1933, the Academy is the preeminent provider of musculoskeletal education to orthopedic surgeons and others in the world. Its continuing medical education activities include a world-renowned annual meeting, multiple medical education courses held around the country and at its own Orthopedic Learning Center. The annual meeting, at which Dr. Carreira presented, is the largest meeting for orthopedics in the world.

More about Hip Arthroscopy

For the benefit and convenience of his patients, Dr. Carreira has shared an array of information, images and videos about arthroscopy and particular, about hip arthroscopy, in the Patient Education section of this website.