Equality in Hip Arthroscopy Outcomes Can Be Achieved Regardless of Patient Socioeconomic Status
Authors
Saks BR, Ouyang VW, Domb ES, Jimenez AE, Maldonado DR, Lall AC, Domb BG
Background
- Socioeconomic status (SES) is often thought to influence access to healthcare and treatment outcomes.
- This study aims to evaluate whether patient-reported outcomes after hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) and labral tears differ based on socioeconomic status.
Methods
- Data from patients who underwent hip arthroscopy between 2008 and 2017 were analyzed. Patients were grouped based on the Social Deprivation Index (SDI), a measure of socioeconomic disadvantage, and followed for a minimum of 2 years.
Key Findings
- There were no significant differences in patient-reported outcomes (PROs), including pain and satisfaction scores, across the four SES groups.
- All groups achieved similar rates of clinically meaningful improvement in outcomes after surgery.
Conclusions
- SES does not appear to affect the outcome of hip arthroscopy for FAIS and labral tears. Patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds were able to achieve similar improvements in their hip function and quality of life.
What Does This Mean for Patients
- Regardless of your socioeconomic status, you can expect similar benefits from hip arthroscopy, including pain relief and improved function. This helps ensure that hip surgery outcomes are fair and accessible to all patients.