Return to Basketball After Hip Arthroscopy: Minimum 2-Year Follow-Up
Authors
Chen AW, Craig MJ, Mu BH, Go CC, Ortiz-Declet V, Maldonado DR, Domb BG
DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2019.04.029
Background
Basketball players with hip issues may undergo hip arthroscopy to improve their ability to return to the sport. This study evaluates the outcomes of basketball players after hip arthroscopy over a minimum of two years.
Methods
The study tracked 31 basketball players who underwent hip arthroscopy for hip pain and reported their outcomes, including return-to-sport rates and pain improvement, at an average follow-up of 47 months.
Key Findings
83.9% of basketball players returned to their sport after surgery, with 74.2% reporting their ability to play was the same or better than before. Three patients converted to total hip replacement (THA), but the majority saw significant improvements in pain and function.
Conclusions
Hip arthroscopy provides a high return-to-sport rate for basketball players under 40, with most players experiencing improvement in hip function and a low risk of complications. However, players over 40 may face a higher risk of needing THA.
What Does This Mean for Patients
If you are a basketball player under 40 with hip pain, hip arthroscopy can help you return to play with a high success rate. For those over 40, the potential for needing future surgery should be considered.