Dr. Shane Nho attends the International Society for Hip Preservation annual meeting in Japan.

Posted on: October 26th, 2025 by Our Team

Dr. Shane J. Nho, a leading orthopedic surgeon in hip arthroscopy and joint preservation, travelled to Japan to participate in the annual meeting of the International Society for Hip Preservation (ISHA). He delivered multiple presentations highlighting advances in hip arthroscopy techniques and hip preservation strategies for young adult patients.

Highlights of the meeting

At the meeting, Dr. Nho shared insights on topics including femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), labral repair vs. reconstruction, and the role of capsular management in hip arthroscopy. As co‐chair of the section of young adult hip surgery at Rush University Medical Center and a published author in hip preservation surgery, Dr. Nho drew on both clinical outcomes and surgical technique to engage an international audience.

In addition to his presentations, Dr. Nho participated in panel discussions with international experts, sharing data from his multidisciplinary hip study group and comparing North American and Asian hip‐preservation practices. His work reinforces his role as an educator in the field.

Key themes presented

1. Refinement of arthroscopic technique: Dr. Nho emphasised advances in portal placement, bone resection (for cam and pincer lesions), labral repair and when labral reconstruction is indicated.
2. Capsular management and joint stability: He reviewed evolving evidence regarding capsular repair or reconstruction in hip arthroscopy and its impact on patient outcomes.
3. Outcomes and rehabilitation: Drawing from his group’s research at Rush, Dr. Nho presented outcome metrics and rehabilitation protocols for hip preservation in athletic and young adult populations.
4. Global collaboration in hip preservation: He advocated for cross‐regional data sharing and harmonising surgical indications across continents, emphasising that Japan and North America face common challenges in hip preservation.

Why this matters for patients

For patients undergoing hip‐arthroscopy or hip‐preservation surgery, Dr. Nho’s participation in ISHA underscores his commitment to staying at the forefront of technique and evidence. The meeting in Japan provided a platform for knowledge exchange that ultimately benefits patients — by refining surgical approaches, improving rehabilitation strategies and advancing joint‐preservation care models. By engaging with peers globally, Dr. Nho helps ensure his practice remains aligned with the latest international standards.

What comes next

Following the conference, Dr. Nho plans to integrate learnings into his practice at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, where he performs more than 700 procedures annually and leads the Hip Study Group. He also plans to publish conference findings and collaborate on multicentre hip preservation registries, fostering broader evidence in hip arthroscopy outcomes.

Dr. Nho’s presence at the ISHA meeting signals both his leadership in hip‐preservation surgery and his dedication to bringing global best practice to his patients. If you are experiencing hip pain associated with impingement, labral tear, instability or dysplasia, his team is equipped with up-to-date techniques aligned with international standards.