Durable Mid-Term Outcomes and High Rates of Meaningful Improvement After Hip Arthroscopy With Concomitant Periacetabular Osteotomy
Authors
Kahana-Rojkind AH, Walsh EG, Quesada-Jimenez R, Kuhns BD, LaReau JM, Domb BG.
Background
Some patients with hip dysplasia have both a shallow hip socket and damage inside the joint. Surgery may involve both bone correction (PAO) and hip arthroscopy to address these issues together.
Methods
Patients who had combined hip arthroscopy and PAO were followed for at least 5 years. Researchers measured pain, function, and whether patients reached meaningful levels of improvement.
Key Findings
Patients had significant improvement in pain and hip function after surgery. Improvements were maintained from 2 to 5 years. Most patients achieved meaningful improvement goals. Few patients required hip replacement.
Conclusion
Combined hip arthroscopy and PAO leads to long-lasting improvement in pain and function for patients with hip dysplasia.
What Does This Mean For Patients
For properly selected patients, doing both procedures together can provide strong and lasting improvement, with a low chance of needing a hip replacement in the mid-term.