Revision Hip Arthroscopy in High-Level Athletes: Minimum 2-Year Outcomes Compared to a Propensity-Matched Primary Hip Arthroscopy Control Group
Authors
Monahan PF, Jimenez AE, Owens JS, Saks BR, Maldonado DR, Ankem HK, Sabetian PW, Lall AC, Domb BG
DOI: 10.1177/03635465211041760
Background
Revision hip arthroscopy, performed on athletes who need additional surgery after a previous hip arthroscopy, has not been well studied in terms of outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of revision hip arthroscopy in high-level athletes.
Methods
Data were collected from athletes who underwent revision hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) or labral tears. These outcomes were compared with a control group of athletes who underwent primary hip arthroscopy.
Key Findings
Athletes undergoing revision surgery showed significant improvements in pain, hip function, and overall outcomes, although the improvements were slightly lower than those seen in athletes undergoing primary surgery.
Revision athletes were less likely to return to sport compared to the primary surgery group.
Conclusions
Revision hip arthroscopy can improve outcomes for high-level athletes, though they may not achieve the same level of recovery or return to sport rates as those undergoing their first surgery.
What Does This Mean for Patients
If you are an athlete who requires revision hip surgery, you can still expect significant improvements in hip function, but the chances of returning to sport may be lower than with a first-time surgery.