Long-term Survivorship and Outcomes of Patients Without Dysplasia Undergoing Capsular Repair During Primary Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

Long-term Survivorship and Outcomes of Patients Without Dysplasia Undergoing Capsular Repair During Primary Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

Authors

Domb BG, Prabhavalkar ON, Maldonado DR, Perez-Padilla PA

Journal

Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - American Volume, June 2024

Objective

To evaluate the long-term outcomes of hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) in adolescents, focusing on pain, function, and joint preservation.

Key Findings

• Adolescents showed significant improvement in pain, function, and overall hip preservation.
• 100% of adolescent patients kept their native hip joint for 10+ years.
• Adolescents had better functional outcomes and greater satisfaction than adults who had similar surgeries.

Conclusion

Hip arthroscopy in adolescents is effective, and younger patients experience better long-term results when treated early for FAI.

What Does This Mean For Patients

If you're a young patient with hip impingement, hip arthroscopy can provide excellent long-term outcomes and preserve your hip joint for years to come.