Author Reply to Regarding 'Does Femoral Retroversion Adversely Affect Outcomes After Hip Arthroscopy for FAI Syndrome? A Midterm Analysis'
Authors
Lall AC, Battaglia MR, Maldonado DR, Perets I, Laseter JR, Go CC, Domb BG
DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2020.02.021
Background
This author response clarifies findings from a previous study that looked at the impact of femoral retroversion (a condition where the thigh bone is twisted) on outcomes after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). The authors respond to concerns raised by other researchers regarding their findings.
Methods
The original study analyzed outcomes in patients with femoral retroversion and FAI who underwent hip arthroscopy. This reply addresses the impact of femoral retroversion on labral repair, soft tissue complications, and the need for revision surgery.
Key Findings
Femoral retroversion did not significantly affect patient outcomes or the rate of complications after surgery. However, the study acknowledged the importance of considering subspine impingement (SSI), which may also affect hip impingement outcomes.
Conclusions
The authors concluded that femoral retroversion, when properly treated during arthroscopy, does not adversely affect long-term clinical outcomes. Further studies on combined hip structural abnormalities like SSI are needed.
What Does This Mean for Patients
If you have femoral retroversion and are considering hip arthroscopy for FAI, the surgery may still provide good results, but it's essential for your surgeon to consider all potential factors like subspine impingement to achieve the best outcome.