Clinical Outcomes of Hip Arthroscopy in Radiographically Diagnosed Retroverted Acetabula
Authors
Hartigan DE, Perets I, Walsh JP, Close MR, Domb BG
DOI: 10.1177/0363546516652615
Purpose
To evaluate the outcomes of hip arthroscopy for patients with a radiographic diagnosis of acetabular retroversion.
Methods
Prospectively collected pre- and postoperative data for patients treated with hip arthroscopy between June 2008 and February 2012. Patient-reported outcomes and radiographic measurements were analyzed at a minimum of 2 years follow-up.
Key Findings
82 hips in 78 patients showed significant improvement in hip function scores and pain levels. Mean follow-up was 39 months. Minor complications occurred in 3 patients; 1 patient required hip arthroplasty. No progression of osteoarthritis on follow-up radiographs.
Conclusions
Hip arthroscopy can successfully treat femoroacetabular impingement in patients with global acetabular retroversion, with high survivorship and low complication rates at 2 years.
What this means for patients
Patients with this diagnosis have a safe, effective surgical option that improves pain and function without increasing arthritis risk in the short to mid-term.