Hip Arthroscopy in Athletes

BackgroundArthroscopy is a well-accepted technique in the management of many athletic-related hip disorders, yet little quantitative outcomes data have been reported.PurposeTo report the results of hip arthroscopy in a consecutive series of athletes with 10-year follow-up.Study DesignCase series; Level of evidence, 4.MethodsSince 1993, all patients undergoing hip arthroscopy at our institution have been prospectively assessed with a modified Harris hip score preoperatively and then postoperatively at 1, 3, 6, 12, 24, 60, and 120 months or until a subsequent procedure was performed. The variables studied included age, sex, type of sport, level of sport, diagnosis, duration of symptoms, onset of symptoms, and center edge angle. Fifty-two procedures were performed on 50 patients who had achieved 10-year follow-up. Fifteen patients developed symptoms in the course of athletic activities and their cases represent the substance of this study.ResultsFollow-up information was available for all 15 patients (11 men...