ArticleInternational orthopaedics2015
Hip arthroscopy outcomes, complications, and traction safety in patients with prior lower-extremity arthroplasty.
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- Hip arthroscopy complications regarding surgery and early postoperative care: retrospective study and review of literature.Musculoskeletal surgery · 2017Pooled it
- Predicted effects of hip distraction on knee ligament mechanics following total knee arthroplasty: A finite element analysis.Clinical biomechanics (Bristol, Avon) · 2026Article
- Efficacy of Outside-In Hip Arthroscopy without Traction in the Treatment of Hip Synovial Osteochondromatosis.Orthopaedic surgery · 2024Article
- Traction-related complications in hip arthroscopy for 26 years. A systematic review.Journal of hip preservation surgery · 2023Article
- Effect of prior ipsilateral lower extremity surgery on 2-year outcomes following hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome.Journal of hip preservation surgery · 2019Article
- A Characterization of Sensory and Motor Neural Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Hip Arthroscopic Surgery: Traction- and Portal Placement-Related Nerve Injuries.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2018Article
- Morphologic and angular planning for cam resection in femoro-acetabular impingement: value of the omega angle.International orthopaedics · 2016Article
- Effect of centre-edge angle on clinical and quality of life outcomes after arthroscopic acetabular labral debridement.International orthopaedics · 2016Article
- Arthroscopic Reduction and Transportal Screw Fixation of Acetabular Posterior Wall Fracture: Technical Note.Hip & pelvis · 2016Article
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Abstract
purposeGiven the potential for injury due to joint-distraction techniques during hip arthroscopy, this study investigated the outcomes and safety of traction during hip arthroscopy in a series of patients with a prior lower-extremity arthroplasty.
methodsNine patients with a prior hip or knee arthroplasty (Group 1) and a matched cohort of nine additional patients with no prior hip surgery (Group 2) who underwent hip arthroscopy with traction between 2011 and 2013 were evaluated. Collected data included traction and operative times, Modified Harris Hip Scores (MHHS), Non-Arthritic Hip Scores (NAHS), and postoperative complications.
resultsBoth operative (p = 1) and traction (p = 0.11) times were similar in each group. Each group had a significant improvement in MHHS from baseline to final follow-up: from 39 to 73 (p < 0.001) in Group 1 and from 49 to 75 (p = 0.03) in Group 2. Similarly, the NAHS showed significant improvement in each group from baseline to final follow-up: from 41 to 71 (p < 0.001) in Group 1 and from 48 to 74 (p = 0.02) in Group 2. There was no difference between groups in MHHS or NAHS. There was one postoperative complication in Group 1 (a recurrent labral tear) and no complications from an existing arthroplasty or in Group 2.
conclusionsHip arthroscopy in patients with a lower-extremity arthroplasty yields improved short-term clinical outcomes without increased complications. The use of traction during hip arthroscopy is safe in this population.
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