Intraoperative cartilage degeneration predicts outcome 12 months after hip arthroscopy hip

Abstract

Background: When considering arthroscopic surgery for treatment of hip pain, it is important to understand the influence of joint degeneration on the likelihood of success. Previous research has shown poorer outcomes among patients with osteoarthritis but new arthroscopic techniques including femoroacetabular impingement correction and microfracture may lead to better arthroscopic outcomes. Questions/Purposes: We investigated the effect of intraarthroscopic articular and rim cartilage degeneration on the outcome after hip arthroscopy using contemporary techniques. Methods: The modified Harris hip score (MHHS) and nonarthritic hip score (NAHS) were completed preoperatively and 12 months posto..