Midterm Outcomes and Return to Sports Among Athletes Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy

Midterm Outcomes and Return to Sports Among Athletes Undergoing Hip Arthroscopy

Authors

Perets I, Craig MJ, Mu BH, Maldonado DR, Litrenta JM, Domb BG
Journal: Am J Sports Med. 2018 Jun;46(7):1661-1667.
DOI: 10.1177/0363546518765969
PMID: 29726692

Background

This study reports midterm outcomes, return to sport, and the level of sports activity among athletes undergoing hip arthroscopy.

Methods

Athletes at the high school, collegiate, or professional level who underwent hip arthroscopy between 2009 and 2011 were included. Follow-up data were collected at a minimum of 5 years post-surgery, including patient-reported outcomes (PROs), visual analog scale (VAS), iHOT-12, satisfaction, and complications.

Key Findings

80.3% of athletes returned to sports, and 71.2% reported the same or higher sport ability. Significant improvements were noted in all PROs and VAS scores. No hips were converted to total hip arthroplasty (THA), but 15.2% required secondary arthroscopies.

Conclusions

Hip arthroscopy provides favorable outcomes for athletes, with a high rate of return to sport and sustained performance at midterm follow-up.

What Does This Mean for Patients

Athletes undergoing hip arthroscopy for hip conditions have good midterm outcomes, with most returning to sports at or above preoperative levels.

DOI: 10.1177/0363546518765969