Arthroscopic femoral osteochondroplasty for cam lesions with isolated acetabular chondral damage.
This study evaluates the outcome of arthroscopic femoral osteochondroplasty for cam lesions of the hip in the absence of additional pathology other than acetabular chondral lesions. We retrospectively reviewed 166 patients (170 hips) who were categorised according to three different grades of chondral damage. The outcome was assessed in each grade using the modified Harris Hip Score (MHHS) and the Non-Arthritic Hip Score (NAHS). Overall, at the last follow-up (mean 22 months, 12 to 72), the mean MHHS had improved by 15.3 points (95% confidence interval (CI), 8.9 to 21.7) and the mean NAHS by 15 points (95% CI, 9.4 to 20.5). Significantly better results were observed in hips with less severe chondral damage. Microfracture in limited chondral lesions showed superior results. Arthroscopic femoral osteochondroplasty for cam impingement with microfracture in selected cases is beneficial. The outcome correlates with the severity of acetabular chondral damage.
Haviv
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Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Sport Injuries and Arthroscopy Unit, Rabin Medical Center, 39 Jabotinski Street, Petach-Tikva 49100, Israel. barak_haviv69@hotmail.com
Singh
P J
PJ
Takla
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A
O'Donnell
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J
D000077:Acetabulum / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D054544:Arthroplasty, Subchondral / Q000379:methods*; D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D002357:Cartilage Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D003646:Debridement; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult