Arthroscopic Treatment for Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome with External Snapping Hip: A Comparison Study of Matched Case Series

ObjectiveTo determine the effectiveness of hip arthroscopy combined with endoscopic iliotibial band (ITB) release in patients with both femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome and external snapping hip (ESH).MethodsRetrospectively review the preoperative and minimum of 2‐year follow‐up data of patients with both FAI syndrome and ESH who underwent endoscopic ITB release during hip arthroscopy (FAI + ESH group) from January 2014 to December 2018. The same number of age‐ and gender‐matched FAI syndrome patients without ESH undergoing hip arthroscopy were enrolled in the control group (FAI group). Patient‐reported outcomes (PROs) including international Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT‐33), modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), visual analog scale for pain (VAS‐pain), and abductive force of affected hip at 3 month and 2 years postoperatively were comparatively analyzed. The VAS‐satisfaction score of two groups at 2 years postoperatively were also analyzed.ResultsThe prevalence of ESH in FAI syndrome patients undergoing hip arthroscopy in our institution was 5.5% (39 of 715 hips), including nine males (10 hips) and 29 females (29 hips). The mean age at the time of surgery was 32.1 ± 6.9 years (range, 22–48 years). According to inclusion and exclusion criteria, 23 patients were enrolled in FAI + ITB group. Twenty‐three age‐ and sex‐matched FAI syndrome patients were enrolled in FAI group. At 24 months postoperatively, no patient still suffered ESH symptoms and painful palpation at lateral region in FAI + ITB group. The iHOT‐33, mHHS, and VAS‐pain score of patients in FAI + ESH group were significantly severer than patients in FAI group preoperatively (41.6 ± 7.5 vs 48.8 ± 7.2, 54.8 ± 7.2 vs 59.2 ± 6.9, 5.5 ± 0.9 vs 4.7 ± 1.0; P < 0.05), while there was no significant difference in these scores between the patients in FAI + ESH group and FAI group at 3‐month and 24‐month follow‐up (73.6 ± 8.5 vs 76.1 ± 6.9, 85.3 ± 7.8 vs 84.2 ± 6.6, 0.8 ± 0.9 vs 0.6 ± 0.9; P > 0.05). At 3 months after surgery, the abductive force of operated hip was significantly smaller than that in FAI group (82.4 ± 12.4 N vs 91.9 ± 16.1 N, P < 0.05), whereas there was no significant difference at 24 months after surgery (101.6 ± 14.9 N vs 106.5 ± 13.7 N, P > 0.05). The VAS‐satisfaction scores of patients in the two groups were at a similarly high level (90.5 ± 6.8 vs 88.8 ± 7.3, P > 0.05). There was no complication and no arthroscopic revision in either group until 2‐year follow‐up.ConclusionAlthough abductive force recovery of the hip was delayed, hip arthroscopy combined with endoscopic ITB release addressed hip snapping in patients with both FAI syndrome and ESH, and could get similar functional improvement, pain relief, recovery speed, as well as patient satisfaction compared with the pure hip arthroscopy in FAI syndrome patients without ESH.     

Utility of Ultrasound‐Guided Anesthetic Intra‐articular Injection to Estimate the Outcome of Hip Arthroscopy in Patients with Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome

ObjectiveTo investigate the effectiveness of ultrasound (US) guided intra‐hip joint injection to estimate the outcome of hip arthroscopy in patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome.MethodsPatients with FAI syndrome (n = 60) were prospectively enrolled in our study. Before hip arthroscopy, a mix of 4 mL 2% lidocaine and 4 mL 1% ropivacaine were injected into the hip joint under the guidance of US. The clinical efficacy of the intra‐articular injection was evaluated by comparing the visual analog scale (VAS) and international hip outcome tool 12 (iHOT‐12) results before and after the injection. The outcome of hip arthroscopy was evaluated by iHOT‐12, the modified Harris hip score (MHHS), and the patient''s satisfaction 12 months after the operation. The outcome of intra‐articular injection and hip arthroscopy were compared. Factors related to the outcomes of hip arthroscopy were evaluated. The correlation between the efficacy of intra‐hip joint injection and arthroscopy was evaluated.ResultsThe VAS of patients decreased from 11.3 ± 7.7 to 3.3 ± 4.5, and the iHOT‐12 increased from 52.1 ± 23.2 to 84.1 ± 18.1 after intra‐articular injection (all P < 0.001). The iHOT‐12 score increased from 52.1 ± 23.2 to 78.9 ± 19.2, and the MHHS increased from 66.5 ± 6.8 to 81.6 ± 8.1 after hip arthroscopy (all P < 0.001). The satisfaction rate of arthroscopy, including very satisfied and effective patients, was 93.3%. Multi‐variable logistic regression showed that only iHOT‐12 improved value after injection was included in the regression formula of satisfaction, with the β of −0.154, standard error of 0.071, Wald value of 4.720, and OR of 0.857 (95%CI 0.746–0.985) (P = 0.03). Significant correlation was detected between iHOT‐12 scores after intra‐articular anesthesia and at 12 months after arthroscopy (r = 0.784, P < 0.001). So was the iHOT‐12 improved value (r = 0.781, P < 0.001) and the iHOT‐12 improved ratio (r = 0.848, P < 0.001). If we had performed arthroscopy only on patients with post‐injection iHOT‐12 score improvement ≥10, the satisfaction rate of arthroscopy would have increased to 96.6%.ConclusionsUS‐guided intra‐hip joint injection may provide a feasible way to estimate the outcome of hip arthroscopy in patients with FAI syndrome, and could be used as a method for indication selection of hip arthroscopy.     

Eccentric Rotational Acetabular Osteotomy Using Computed Navigation Guidance for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip,Sacroiliac Fusion,and Femoroacetabular Impingement Owing to Acetabular Retroversion: A Case Report

BackgroundDevelopmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is the main factor that causes secondary osteoarthritis of the hip (hip OA). Acetabular retroversion results in pincer‐type femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), and this is also known to cause secondary hip OA. However, few cases of DDH with acetabular retroversion have been reported, and there is no definite opinion on the optimal treatment. We report a rare case of DDH and FAI owing to acetabular retroversion and dysostosis of the sacroiliac joint that was treated with eccentric acetabular rotational osteotomy (ERAO) using navigation guidance.Case PresentationA 27‐year‐old woman presented with DDH and acetabular retroversion with FAI and dysostosis of the sacroiliac joint on the contralateral side. We performed ERAO using computed navigation guidance and improved the coverage and retroversion of the acetabulum. The acetabular anteversion angle improved from 1° retroversion to 9° anteversion after surgery, the center edge angle improved from 18° to 43°, and the acetabular head index improved from 69% to 93%. The cam lesion of the femur was resected. The Harris Hip Score improved from 55.7 to 100 points at the final examination 2 years after surgery.ConclusionsIn this rare case of DDH and FAI, ERAO using computed navigation guidance accurately improved the coverage and retroversion of the acetabulum.     

Increased range of motion but otherwise similar clinical outcome of arthroscopy over open osteoplasty for femoroacetabular impingement at midterm follow-up: A systematic review

BackgroundA systematic review was conducted comparing patient reported outcomes measures (PROMs), functional scores, and the rate of complications between arthroscopic and open treatment for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) at mid-term follow-up.Material and methodsThis systematic review was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. The literature search was performed in October 2020. All clinical trials treating FAI using open osteoplasty or arthroscopic surgery were considered for inclusion. Only articles reporting >12 months follow-up were included.ResultsData from 97 articles (9981 procedures) were collected. At a mean 19.2 months follow-up there was no difference between the two cohorts. At a mean follow-up of 38 months, the external rotation was increased in the arthroscopic group (P < 0.0001). The modified Harris Hip Score scored greater in favour of the open osteoplasty group (P = 0.04), as did the Hip Outcome Score - Activities of Daily Living subscale (P = 0.01). At a mean 45.1 months the arthroscopic group presented greater external rotation (P < 0.0001) and SF-12 Mental (P = 0.04). The modified Harris Hip Score was greater in favour of the open osteoplasty group (P = 0.03), as was the HOS-ADL (P = 0.01). Regarding complications, the arthroscopic group experienced lower rates of subsequent revisions (P < 0.0001).ConclusionBased on the significant reduction of revisions-rate and significant increase in range of motion, arthroscopy treatment for the management of FAI may be recommended.     

Patients’ Characteristics Can Predict Clinical Outcomes Following Hip Arthroscopy by Reflecting the Patterns of Labral Tears: A Retrospective Observational Study

PurposeTo evaluate the relationship between morphological differences in labral tears and clinical features of the hip joint in patients who underwent hip arthroscopy.Materials and MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed data from patients who underwent arthroscopic surgery for the treatment of labral tears. Hip labral tears were morphologically classified as longitudinal peripheral tears (group L), radial fibrillated tears (group FI), radial flaps (group FL), and an unstable labrum (group U). Radiographically, the center–edge angle, acetabular roof obliquity, vertical-center-anterior angle, alpha angle, femoral head-neck offset ratio, and crossover sign were evaluated and compared among the groups. The relationship between labral morphology and these radiographic findings, as well as clinical findings, such as age, gender, preoperative range of hip motion, and the clinical outcomes using modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) were also examined.ResultsThis study included fifty patients. Groups L and FI were often observed in late middle-aged patients with relatively shallow acetabular coverage. Group FL tears were frequently observed in young males with radiographic features, such as femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), compared to the other groups. Group U comprised mostly young females with relatively shallow acetabular coverage compared to the other groups. For the postoperative mHHS, group FL showed the best score among all groups, with a significant difference between groups FL and FI (p = 0.034).ConclusionsOur study revealed that morphologically, different labral tears were associated with different clinical features and radiological findings. Especially, our study can provide predictive findings for hip arthroscopists that younger males with FAI show better clinical outcomes when compared to middle-aged females with shallow acetabulum, which is indicative of degenerative hip labral tears.Level of evidenceIV case series.     

Subspine Hypertrophy: Higher Incidence of Symptomatic versus Asymptomatic Hips in Patients with Unilateral Femoroacetabular Impingement

ObjectiveTo compare the difference of anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) and subspine hypertrophic deformity between symptomatic and asymptomatic hips in patients traditionally diagnosed with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), and investigate the correlation of subspine decompression with AIIS variation and subspine hypertrophic deformity.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed 70 patients with unilateral symptomatic FAI who underwent hip arthroscopy. The operative hips and contralateral hips naturally formed the symptomatic groups and asymptomatic control groups, respectively. The morphometric comparison of the hip joint was performed between the operative and contralateral sides of each patient. Radiological assessment was performed by two observers (an experienced musculoskeletal radiologist and an experienced surgeon). Three‐dimensional (3D)‐CT images of each patient were blindly reviewed to determine the AIIS variation and subspine hypertrophic deformity. Reformatted two‐dimensional (2D)‐CT images and anterior–posterior (AP) pelvic plain radiographs were blindly reviewed to determine FAI‐related morphological measurements. Moreover, the surgical assessment was reviewed by one experienced surgeon to interpret whether subspine decompression was performed. The correlation of subspine decompression with AIIS variation and subspine hypertrophy was analyzed.ResultsOut of 70 patients with unilateral symptomatic FAI, 37 were males (52.9%) and 23 (32.9%) had symptoms involving the left hip. The mean age was 39.3 ± 10.4 years and the mean BMI was 24.3 ± 3.6. The distribution of AIIS variants in symptomatic hips did not differ significantly from that in asymptomatic hips (χ² = 3.092, P = 0.213). Twenty‐nine hips in the symptomatic group (41.4%) and 12 hips in the asymptomatic group (17.1%) were identified as positive for subspine hypertrophy. The incidence of positive subspine hypertrophy was significantly higher in the symptomatic hips compared to the asymptomatic hips (χ² = 9.968, P = 0.002). FAI‐related morphological parameters including α angle, lateral center‐edge angle, acetabular anteversion, crossover sign, and Tonnis grade were highly symmetrical and did not show significant differences between symptomatic and asymptomatic hips. Fifty‐four of 70 hips (77.1%) had labral tears extended to the acetabular rim corresponding to the AIIS. Forty‐seven hips of 70 hips (67.1%) underwent subspine decompression, which was significantly correlated with AIIS variation and subspine hypertrophic deformity (P = 0.019 and 0.001, respectively).ConclusionSubspine hypertrophic deformity was found to be more common in symptomatic side vs asymptomatic side in patients with unilateral symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement. Subspine hypertrophy may be considered as an underlying indication for subspine decompression besides low‐lying AIIS.     

Heterotopic ossifications after arthroscopic management of femoroacetabular impingement: the role of NSAID prophylaxis

Background  

Open hip surgery is known to be a risk for heterotopic ossification (HO), and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been widely recognized as an effective prevention. Hip arthroscopy is gaining popularity thanks to the possibility of treating femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) with a minimally invasive technique, however little is known about its rate of postoperative HO. The aim of the present study is to evaluate HO prevalence after hip arthroscopy for FAI and its relationship with NSAID prophylaxis.     

Clinical Outcomes of Hip Arthroscopy for Hip Labrum Calcification in Young and Middle‐Aged Patients

ObjectiveTo investigate the methods and outcomes of hip arthroscopy for hip labrum calcification, and to discuss the clinical, imaging, and intraoperative findings of hip labrum calcification.MethodsThis is a therapeutic case series study. From January 2015 to June 2018, 15 patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were followed up for at least 2 years for an analysis on the outcomes of arthroscopy in the treatment of hip labrum calcification and the clinical, imaging, and intraoperative findings of the patients. There were eight males and seven females, with an average age of 38.9 ± 8.8 years (range, 23–50 years). The visual analog scale (VAS), the modified Harris hip score (mHSS), and the international hip outcome tool (iHOT‐12) were used to evaluate the outcomes of surgery.ResultsA total of 15 patients were followed up for at least 2 years (28.1 ± 2.9 months). The average calcified volume was 118.0 mm³ (range, 19.4–609.2 mm³) and calcified volume was related to the preoperative hip function score. Thirteen patients had pain in the groin area (86.7%). Labrum calcifications were located (according to the clock distribution) as follows: 14 patients were anterior and superior (11:00–3:00); 12 cases of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) were observed during operation, including five cases of pincer type, two cases of cam type, and five cases of mixed type. VAS pain score means were 7.73 ± 1.28 before surgery, decreasing to 2.0 ± 0.89 and 1.73 ± 0.79 at 1 and 2 years post‐surgery, respectively. mHSS scores were 57.40 ± 6.23 before surgery and 82.10 ± 4.76 and 83.18 ± 4.07, 1 and 2 years post‐surgery, respectively; iHOT‐12 mean score pre‐surgery was 37.67 ± 4.85, increasing to 67.64 ± 5.30 and 72.18 ± 4.49, 1 and 2 years post‐surgery, respectively. Compared with preoperative values, postoperative VAS, mHSS, and iHOT‐12 scores were significantly improved (P < 0.01); iHOT‐12 scores also significantly decreased from 1 to 2 years postoperatively (P = 0.034). No patient had complications.ConclusionHip arthroscopy is an effective method for the treatment of hip labrum calcification. The size of calcification influenced preoperative symptoms and function. Long‐term irritation from FAI may be one important cause of labrum calcification.     

The Evaluation of Sagittal Pelvic‐Femoral Kinematics in Patients with Cam‐Type Femoracetabular Impingement

ObjectiveTo investigate the sagittal hip‐pelvic kinematics in symptomatic cam‐type femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) patients in the process of sitting down and compare their difference between patients with sitting pain complaint and those without.MethodsTwenty‐nine symptomatic cam‐type FAI patients were recruited from our clinic between May 2018 and October 2018. Patients were categorized into two groups depending on whether they complain of pain in prolonged sitting or not. The pelvic‐femoral measurements were assessed with a set of lateral pelvic radiography in sitting and standing respectively. Pelvic incidence (PI), sacral slope (SS), and proximal femoral shaft angle (PFSA) were measured on lateral pelvic radiography, and then pelvic tilting, apparent hip flexion, true hip flexion, and the pelvic‐femoral ratio were calculated to investigate the kinematic change from standing to sitting position. Demographic measurements, hip morphology measurements, functional measurements, visual analog scale (VAS), and pelvic‐femoral measurements were compared between the two groups.ResultsThirteen cases without sitting pain complaint and 16 cases with sitting pain complaint were stratified to Group N and Group P respectively. No was significant difference in age, body mass index (BMI), and gender between the two groups. Hip morphology measurements (α angle and lateral center‐edge angle) and functional measurements (iHOT‐12) showed no significant difference between the two groups. However, the mean VAS of pain while sitting was 0.5 ± 0.4 and 1.6 ± 0.6 in Group N and Group P respectively (P = 0.005). Patients with sitting pain complaint have increased pelvic PI compared to those without (50.1° ± 6.5° and 44.2° ± 7.6°, P = 0. 042). The changes in SS (pelvic tilting) from standing to sitting in Group N was significantly larger than that in Group P (21.8° ± 7.0° and 15.1° ± 6.5°, P = 0.012). Although no significant difference in apparent hip flexion and true hip flexion was found. Patients without sitting pain complaint demonstrated a higher pelvic‐femoral ratio (22.8% ± 7.9% and 16.1% ± 7.5%, P = 0.010) compared to those with sitting pain complaint.ConclusionSagittal pelvic‐femoral kinematics could have an influence on the symptomology of cam‐type FAI. The small PI and insufficient sagittal pelvic tilting in the process of sitting down could be related to the complaint of sitting pain in patients with symptomatic cam‐type FAI.     

髋关节镜治疗股骨髋臼撞击征的研究进展

股骨髋臼撞击征是近10余年才被逐渐认识的一种髋关节疾病,也是年轻人髋部疼痛的常见病因之一,其会导致髋关节运动过程中异常应力接触,这种病理力学机制与早期骨关节炎的发展密切相关。手术本身主要针对于病因进行治疗。随着关节镜技术和可折弯器械的发展,髋关节镜运用得越来越广泛,患者创伤小、术后康复较快且并发症发生率较低,短期和中期的效果令人满意,单纯盂唇修复的效果也优于单纯清理术,但是这些尚需要长期和大样本量的结果来进行随访。     

Osteopathic treatment for cam-type Femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: A case report

BackgroundFemoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome treatment is initially conservative, but the number of studies is limited.ObjectivesTo examine the results of an osteopathic treatment approach in a patient with FAI.Clinical featuresThe evaluation and osteopathic treatment of an 18-year-old male athlete diagnosis of left hip cam-type FAI are presented.Intervention and outcomesExercises and protective measures were applied together with osteopathic techniques. Treatments were applied for 6 weeks, two days a week for a total of 12 sessions. The Numerical Evaluation Scale was used for pain evaluation. Functional scores were obtained by the Harris Hip Score, and deep squat test. Muscle strength was measured using the Handheld Dynamometer. Short Form-36 was used for the assessment of the quality of life. The final evaluations showed improvement in pain, function, muscle strength, and symptom-specific test results. Three weeks after the treatment, the patient made a complete return to sports, and there was no recurrence in the first year after treatment.ConclusionOsteopathic therapy may be effective in the conservative treatment of FAI. Well-designed clinical trials are needed to further evaluate this conclusion.     

Combination of Anterior Acetabular Coverage and Femoral Head Shape Predicts Femoroacetabular Impingement After Periacetabular Osteotomy

BackgroundFemoroacetabular impingement (FAI) after periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) may be affected by both anterior acetabular coverage and femoral head shape. This study aimed to radiographically evaluate the relationship of the combination of acetabular coverage and femoral head shape with the occurrence of FAI after curved PAO.MethodsIn this study, 76 hip joints from patients with symptomatic developmental dysplasia of the hip underwent curved PAO. The relationship between the combined postoperative anterior center-edge and alpha angles (ie, the combination angle) and the occurrence of postoperative FAI was evaluated. Clinical factors and the preoperative and postoperative 3-dimensional center-edge angles, acetabular versions, femoral versions, radiographic alpha angles of the femoral head, and the combination angle were measured and compared to clinical outcomes.ResultsThe modified Harris Hip Scores, University of California, Los Angeles activity scores, and acetabular coverage angles were significantly improved following curved PAO. Receiver operator characteristic curve analysis demonstrated that the combination angle over 108° may be a predictive factor for the occurrence of FAI after curved PAO. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that an age <40 years (odds ratio 6.6, 95% confidence interval 1.2-36.4, P = .037) and a combination angle <108° (odds ratio 9.2, 95% confidence interval 1.7-50.0, P = .010) were significantly associated with modified Harris Hip Scores ≧90 points.ConclusionA combination angle >108° may be a predictive factor for the occurrence of FAI after curved PAO and impaired clinical outcomes. To avoid postoperative FAI, we propose that osteochondroplasty of the femoral head should be performed for patients with preoperative combination angles >90°.     

Inside-out和Outside-in髋关节镜技术治疗股骨髋臼撞击征的疗效对比研究

目的：对比分析两种髋关节镜技术治疗股骨髋臼撞击征（femoroacetabular impingement,FAI）的临床疗效和并发症。方法：回顾性分析2016年6月至2019年6月采用髋关节镜手术治疗并获得随访的48例FAI患者。根据手术方式的不同分为两组,Inside-out组,由中央到外周;Outside-in组,由外周到中央。Inside-out组24例,男14例,女10例,年龄（39.8±7.6）岁;Outside-in组24例,男13例,女11例,年龄（39.5±9.1）岁。两组患者年龄、性别、体质量指数、侧别、撞击类型、病程、随访时间比较差异无统计学意义。对两组术后髋关节改良Harris （modified Harris hip score,mHHS）,非骨关节炎髋关节（nonarthritic hip score,NAHS）评分和术后并发症发生率进行比较。结果：两组患者术后髋关节功能评分mHHS和NAHS评分均较术前提高,但组间比较差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）。Inside-out组术后4例出现神经牵拉伤,3例医源性损伤;而Outside-in组仅1例神经牵拉伤。Inside-out组并发症发生率高于Outside-in组（16.7% vs 4.2%,χ²=5.400,P=0.020）。结论：Inside-out和Outside-in两种髋关节镜技术治疗FAI均可取得良好的临床效果,但相对于Inside-out技术,Outside-in技术术后并发症发生率低,针对符合适应证的患者可以优先选择。     

Femoroacetabular Impingement and Labral Tear: From the Most Highly Cited Articles to Research Interests

ObjectiveTo highlight the characteristics of the most highly cited articles and propose the research interests over the past decades in the field of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tear.MethodsThe ISI Web of Science database (Clarivate Analytics, New York, the United States) was utilized for the identification of articles on 15 December 2020. FAI and labral tear‐related articles (1138 articles) were retrieved, of which the 100 most‐cited articles (top 100) were identified. Subsequent analysis included citation density (citations/article age), authorship, institution, journal, geographic distribution, level of evidence, and theme.ResultsThe number of citations per article ranged from 66 to 1189 with a mean of 163.31. The majority of articles were published in the United States (all articles/top 100 = 655/57) and Switzerland (85/22). University of Bern (n = 10) was the most prolific institution. The journal with the most of articles was Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. The most prolific coauthor (all articles) or first authors (top 100) was Domb (n = 109) and Philippon (n = 6), respectively. The evidence with the most articles is level IV (n = 41). The top three most popular topics of research article were outcomes of surgery (n = 23), imaging diagnosis (n = 18), and comparison of surgery (n = 8). The top four most prevalent themes of review were labral tears (n = 3), FAI (n = 3), comparison of surgery imaging diagnosis, and outcomes of surgery (both n = 2). Six keywords with the newest average publication year, including FAI syndrome (average publication year = 2019.50), patient‐reported outcomes (2019.43), femoroplasty (2018.60), clinical outcomes (2018.17), borderline dysplasia (2018.00), and capsule (2018.00). Five keywords with the highest average citations, including outcome (average citations = 88.50), alpha angle (58.00), complications (55.86), revision hip arthroscopy (49.00), and systematic review (46.14).ConclusionsOutcomes research is the most popular research interest and patient‐reported outcome instruments might be further and widely used in the emerging articles in the near future. The field of FAI and labral tear has shown an obvious trend of development and is steadily evolving. It could be predicted that there will be an increasing number of publications in the following years, with the United States and Switzerland maintaining leadership in this field.     

Longitudinal Capsulotomy in Hip Arthroscopy: A Safe and Feasible Procedure for Cam‐Type Femoracetabular Impingement

ObjectiveTo evaluate the surgical security, feasibility, and clinical efficacy of the longitudinal outside‐in capsulotomy in hip arthroscopic treatment for cam‐type femoracetabular impingement (FAI).MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed patients with cam‐type FAI who underwent hip arthroscopy in our institute from January 2018 to June 2019. All hip arthroscopic procedures were performed by one experienced surgeon in the same manner, except the fashions of capsulotomy. Fifty six patients with mean age of 39.1 and mean body mass index (BMI) of 24.5 were categorized into two groups according to the fashions of capsulotomy. Twenty six cases with longitudinal outside‐in capsulotomy were categorized into Group L, and 30 cases with transversal interportal capsulotomy were categorized into Group T as the control group. The demographic parameters were retrieved from medical documents and compared between the two groups. Surgical outcome including overall surgical time, traction time, complications, visual analogue score (VAS), and intraoperative radiation exposure were compared to investigate the security and feasibility. Radiographic assessment, and functional outcome were compared between the two groups to determine the clinical efficacy of the longitudinal capsulotomy.ResultsThere was no significant difference in the demography and duration of follow‐up between the two groups. The overall surgical time demonstrated no significant difference between Group L and Group T (130.8 ± 16.6 min and 134.0 ± 14.7 min, P = 0.490). Significantly decreased traction time was found in Group L (43.2 ± 8.4 min and 62.2 ± 8.6 min, P < 0.001) compared to Group T. The Median of the fluoroscopic shot was 1 and 3 (P < 0.001). No major complications and reoperation were reported in both groups. The case of intraoperative iatrogenic injure was 0 (0%) and 6 (20%) in Group L and Group T respectively (P = 0.035), and the case of postoperative neurapraxia was 0 (0%) and 8 (26.6%) in Group L and Group T respectively (P = 0.017). The Median of postoperative VAS was 2 and 3 in Group L Group T (P = 0.002). The postoperative α angle was 42.3° ± 3.4° and 44.4° ± 3.5° in group L and group T respectively (P = 0.001). The postoperative iHOT‐12 score at final follow‐up was 79.3 ± 6.7 and 77.0 ± 7.9 respectively (P = 0.141).ConclusionLongitudinal outside‐in capsulotomy with less radiation exposure, reduced traction time, and reduced complications could be a safe and feasible procedure in arthroscopic treatment for cam FAI. Its clinical efficacy was not worse compared with traditional interportal capsulotomy in short‐term follow‐up.     

Capsular Healing in Interportal and Periportal Capsulotomy Methods of Hip Arthroscopy

ObjectiveTo evaluate the midterm outcomes and the capsular healing in patients who had interportal capsulotomy versus periportal capsulotomy of hip arthroscopy.MethodsRetrospectively reviewed 33 patients with labral tear received hip arthroscopy, with an average age of 41 (27‐67) years, including 13 cases of Cam deformity and three cases of Pincer deformity. All patients had positive sign of flexion adduction internal rotation or flexion abduction external rotation. With MRI and radiographic (CT, X plain) imageological examination. MRI showed that all patients had labral tear. Radiographic finding (CT, X plain) showed the pathological changes of acetabular and femoral neck osteophyte. One group with 23 patients were treated with periportal capsulotomy. Another group with 10 patients were treated with interportal capsulotomy. All patients did not close the capsule. Clinical outcomes were measured with the Hip Outcome Score Activities of Daily Living (HOS‐ADL) and the modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS), patient satisfaction measured with visual analogue scale (VAS). The healing of the capsule was evaluated by MRI. MRI showed continuous capsular indicated healing, discontinuous capsular indicated unhealing. Postoperatively 6 months, mHHS and HOS‐ADL were obtained. Randomized controlled trials were used in this study for analysis.ResultsAll patients were followed up with average time of 9.3 months(3‐29 months). The postoperative symptoms were obviously relieved, the VAS decreased from (4.9 ± 0.6) to (1.2 ± 0.2) after 3 months postoperative. Follow up 6 months post‐operation, patients in the interportal group, the mHHS and HOS‐ADL scores improvement were respectively 69.4 ± 9.3 & 70 ± 8.8 pre‐operation, and 92.5 ± 5.0 & 86.6 ± 5.4 post‐operation (P < 0.05); Patients in the periportal group, the mHHS and HOS‐ADL scores improvement were respectively 69.9 ± 15.8, 68.1 ± 15.0 pre‐operation, and 90.1 ± 9.3 & 86.7 ± 7.9 post‐operation (P < 0.05).The differences were statistically significant. Six months after operation, MRI showed that 23 patients with periportal capsulotomy, the capsule have healed, without other complications. Three of the ten patients with interportal capsulotomy were healed and seven were not.ConclusionInterportal and periportal capsulotomy had good outcomes. The technique of periportal capsulotomy had little damage to the joint capsule. Although the capsule did not close, the capsule healed well in postoperative follow‐up. The nonunion rate of the joint capsule was high in the interportal capsulotomy without close the capsule.     

Status of Hip Arthroscopy in India: A Short Questionnaire Based Survey and Review of Literature

BackgroundHip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technology for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in various hip disorders. Over the past decade or so, the technology and understanding related to this surgery have improved by leaps and bounds; however, in India the overall pace has been limited. The present review highlights the status of hip arthroscopy in the Indian context.MethodologyA small survey with five questions related to practice of hip arthroscopy among Indian orthopaedic surgeons was conducted. Additionally a PubMed database search was conducted to recognise and assess studies pertaining to hip arthroscopy originating from India.ResultsForty-two responses were received for the questionnaire, out of which 38 surgeons performed hip arthroscopy in their practice; the overall numbers were very low with only one respondent performing more than 50 surgeries in a year. For 84.2% of the respondents, the practice was limited to less than ten surgeries per year. 63.2% of the surgeons affirmed that there has been no change in their practice of hip arthroscopies over the past 5 years, signifying the slow growth and limited application of the technique. Only nine studies pertaining to the topic were available in the literature search, out of which five were case reports. The most common indication was removal of intraarticular foreign bodies, followed by joint debridement and lavage, synovial biopsies and femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). The outcomes in all the studies were satisfactory.ConclusionHip arthroscopy is in its nascent stages in India and much is still needed to be done for better implementation of the technique on a wider scale. Adequate training and continued medical education programme, with exposure to the experts in the field, will go a long way in better utilisation of the surgery in India.     

Femoroacetabular impingement: Avoiding arthroplasty

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is caused by structural alterations of the hip joint and can lead to abnormal stresses to the cartilage and labrum. FAI can cause pain and early osteoarthritis. Diagnosis of FAI is based on specific clinical and radiographic features. While the efficacy of nonoperative treatment of FAI is unknown, various operative treatments, including surgical hip dislocation, anteversion periacetabular osteotomy, and hip arthroscopy, have shown successful outcomes.     

股骨髋臼撞击综合征患者髋关节镜术后并发髋关节炎的危险因素分析

目的:探讨股骨髋臼撞击(femoro-acetabular impingement,FAI)综合征患者髋关节镜术后并发髋关节炎(hip osteoarthritis,HOA)的危险因素,减少和预防HOA的发生。方法:自2018年9月至2020年9月采用髋关节镜手术治疗106例FAI患者,男40例,女66例;年龄20～55(33.05±10.19)岁;运动伤51例,交通事故伤36例,钝物砸伤19例;病程5～19(12.02±3.69) d。术后随访18个月,根据是否发生HOA将患者分为HOA组23例和无HOA组83例。采用多元Logistic回归分析影响FAI患者髋关节镜术后并发HOA的危险因素。结果:经单因素分析,HOA组年龄50～70岁、女性、身体质量指数>30 kg·m^-2、体力劳动、凸轮型、术后并发感染、术后末次随访髋关节关节活动度(range of motion,ROM)及T?nnis分级1级及以上比例均高于无HOA组(P<0.05),相对骨骼肌指数(relative appendicular skeletal muscle index,RAS...