2021 Annual Meeting Hip Access Pass-High-grade Acetabular Cartilage Lesions in Primary Hip Arthroscopy: A 472-patient Multicenter Cohort

High-grade Acetabular Cartilage Lesions in Primary Hip Arthroscopy: A 472-patient Multicenter Cohort

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This study examined cartilage lesions in hip arthroscopy during labral repair across five centers, focusing on acetabular articular cartilage defects graded below two. Findings showed that any chondrosis correlated with older age, worse two-year outcomes (IHOT-12 scores), and fewer patients achieving acceptable symptom states. High-grade lesions were linked to male gender and higher BMI and predicted poorer clinical benefits. No significant difference was found between chondroplasty and microfracture treatments for high-grade lesions, though small sample sizes limit conclusions. Overall, articular cartilage defects adversely affect two-year outcomes, highlighting the need for further research on optimal treatment strategies.

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Dr. Dominic Carreira | Hip Labrum Showdown

Keywords

hip arthroscopy

cartilage lesions

labral repair

chondrosis

clinical outcomes