Patient reported outcomes for patients who returned to sport compared with those who did not after hip arthroscopy: minimum 2-year follow-up

Patient reported outcomes for patients who returned to sport compared with those who did not after hip arthroscopy: minimum 2-year follow-up

Authors

Domb BG, Dunne KF, Martin TJ, Gui C, Finch NA, Vemula SP, Redmond JM
DOI: 10.1093/jhps/hnv078

Purpose

To compare patient-reported outcomes between athletes who returned to sport (RTS) and those who did not (NRTS) after hip arthroscopy.

Methods

Prospective cohort study of 157 patients (168 hips) playing sports preoperatively, with 2-year follow-up data on 148 athletes (158 hips). Outcomes measured using modified Harris Hip Score, Non-Arthritic Hip Score, HOS-ADL, and HOS-SSS.

Key Findings

Both groups improved significantly postoperatively. RTS group showed significantly higher sports-specific outcome scores and better abilities in jumping, landing, stopping, and cutting movements at 1 and 2 years.

Conclusions

Patients returning to sport after hip arthroscopy demonstrate better functional outcomes and sport-specific abilities compared to those who do not return.

What Does This Mean For Patients

Returning to sport is associated with better hip function and mobility after surgery, highlighting the benefits of hip arthroscopy for active patients.