Midterm Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Bilateral Hip Arthroscopy: A Propensity Score-Matched Study With a Minimum 5-Year Follow-up
Authors
Kahana-Rojkind AH, Kingham YE, Keane JC, Quesada-Jimenez R, Kuhns BD, Domb BG.
Background
Some patients have hip impingement in both hips and may need surgery on each side at different times. This study looked at long-term results after staged hip surgeries.
Methods
Researchers compared patients who had surgery on both hips with those who had surgery on one hip. Patients were followed for at least 5 years.
Key Findings
- Both groups improved significantly after surgery.
- Patients who had one or both hips operated on had similar long-term results.
- The timing between surgeries mattered slightly—patients who had their second surgery sooner tended to return to sport-related function more successfully.
Conclusion
Hip arthroscopy works well whether one or both hips are treated, and long-term results are similar.
What Does This Mean For Patients
If you need surgery on both hips, you can still expect good long-term results similar to patients who only need one surgery. In some cases, having the second surgery sooner may help with recovery for sports activities.