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In Vivo Quantification of Hip Arthrokinematics during Dynamic Weight-bearing Activities using Dual Fluoroscopy
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Trends in hip arthroscopy utilization in the United States
Kevin J Bozic1, Vanessa Chan, Frank H Valone
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California; Philip. R Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, University of California, San Francisco, California.
The Journal of Arthroplasty
|August 7, 2013
Summary
Hip arthroscopy procedures surged over 600% from 2006-2010, especially for femoroacetabular impingement/osteoarthritis. Complication rates were low but potentially higher than previous reports, with unclear indications.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Surgical Outcomes
- Medical Procedure Trends
Background:
- Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure.
- Evaluating trends in surgical procedures is crucial for understanding healthcare delivery.
- Newly trained surgeons' adoption of new techniques impacts practice patterns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the changing incidence of hip arthroscopy among new surgeons in the U.S.
- To identify the primary indications for hip arthroscopy.
- To determine the post-operative complication rates associated with these procedures.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) database (2006-2010).
- Categorized procedures by indication and type.
- Calculated and compared complication rates for femoroacetabular impingement/osteoarthritis and labral tears against existing literature.
Main Results:
- Hip arthroscopy incidence rose over 600% (83 to 636 procedures) among ABOS Part II examinees.
- Femoroacetabular impingement/osteoarthritis showed a steady increase in arthroscopy incidence.
- Complication rates were 5.9% for FAI/OA and 4.4% for labral tears.
Conclusions:
- Hip arthroscopy incidence has dramatically increased, particularly for FAI/OA.
- Reported complication rates are low but may exceed previously published data.
- Optimal indications for hip arthroscopy require further clarification.
