Patient-Reported Outcomes in Athletes Following Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement With Subanalysis on Return to Sport and Performance Level: A Systematic Review
Authors
Annin S, Lall AC, Yelton MJ, Shapira J, Rosinsky PJ, Meghpara MB, Maldonado DR, Ankem H, Domb BG
DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.03.064
Background
Athletes with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) often undergo hip arthroscopy to improve function and return to sports. This study reviews the outcomes of hip arthroscopy for athletes and examines how many return to their preinjury performance levels.
Methods
A systematic review was conducted on 18 studies involving 904 athlete hips. Data on patient-reported outcomes (PROs), return-to-sport rates, and athletic performance levels were collected. Athletes' progress was tracked over a follow-up period ranging from 24 to 240 months.
Key Findings
Significant improvements in PROs were reported after hip arthroscopy, with most athletes returning to their preinjury or better performance levels. The return-to-sport rate varied from 72.7% to 100%, with many athletes achieving high performance post-surgery.
Conclusions
Hip arthroscopy for FAI in athletes generally leads to substantial improvements in function and allows athletes to return to sports, often at the same or a higher level than before the injury.
What Does This Mean for Patients
If you're an athlete considering hip arthroscopy for FAI, there's a strong likelihood that you will recover and be able to return to your sport at a high level of performance.