Can a Hip Brace Improve Short-Term Hip-Related Quality of Life for People With Femoroacetabular Impingement and Acetabular Labral Tears: An Exploratory Randomized Trial

Abstract

OBJECTIVES:To examine whether a hip brace can improve hip health quality-of-life (QoL) and is well-tolerated in people with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) or symptomatic labral tears after 6 weeks of wear.DESIGN:Parallel, two-arm, exploratory randomized trial.SETTING:Hospital and private clinics of orthopaedic surgeons.PARTICIPANTS:Individuals >18 years with FAIS or labral tears.INTERVENTIONS:Usual conservative care versus usual conservative care plus a hip brace.MAIN OUTCOMES:Patient-reported outcomes were assessed with the International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT-33), and Copenhagen Hip and Groin Outcome Scores (HAGOS). Brace acceptability was measured using the Quebec User Evalu..