Diabetes Mellitus Is Not a Negative Prognostic Factor for Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy

Diabetes Mellitus Is Not a Negative Prognostic Factor for Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy

Authors

Perets I, Chaharbakhshi EO, Barkay G, Mu BH, Lall AC, Domb BG
DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20210621-02

Background

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is often associated with poor surgical outcomes. However, the impact of DM on hip arthroscopy outcomes has not been clearly established.

Methods

This study compared outcomes of hip arthroscopy in patients with and without diabetes who underwent surgery for femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears. Patients were matched by key factors such as age, sex, and body mass index.

Key Findings

There were no significant differences in the surgical outcomes between patients with diabetes and those without, in terms of pain relief, function, or complication rates. Patients with diabetes showed a trend toward slightly worse outcomes but it was not statistically significant.

Conclusions

Diabetes mellitus does not appear to significantly affect the outcomes of hip arthroscopy in patients with femoroacetabular impingement or labral tears.

What Does This Mean for Patients

If you have diabetes and are considering hip arthroscopy for a labral tear or impingement, your chances of a good outcome are similar to those of non-diabetic patients.