A Swedish hip arthroscopy registry: demographics and development

Area of Science:

• Orthopaedic surgery
• Arthroscopy
• Musculoskeletal research

Background:

• Hip arthroscopy is a growing surgical field with increasing indications and procedures.
• While clinical outcomes are often favorable, robust scientific evidence across all aspects is still developing.
• A dedicated registry is essential for systematic data collection and analysis in hip arthroscopy.

Purpose of the Study:

• To detail the development and implementation of a Scandinavian hip arthroscopy registry.
• To present the initial baseline data collected from the first cohort of patients.
• To establish reference values for future research in hip arthroscopy.

Main Methods:

• A Scandinavian expert group selected validated functional outcome scores (iHOT-12, HAGOS, EQ-5D, etc.), culturally adapted for Swedish patients.
• A web-based database was established for self-administered patient questionnaires.
• Perioperative data were systematically collected alongside patient-reported outcomes.

Main Results:

• The registry development process is outlined.
• Baseline data from 606 patients over a 14-month period are presented.
• Mixed cam and pincer pathology (333 cases) was the most common indication, followed by isolated cam pathology (223 cases). All procedures were performed in an outpatient setting with a mean operation time of 69 minutes.

Conclusions:

• The presented baseline data serve as crucial reference values for future hip arthroscopy research utilizing the registry.
• The documented registry development process can guide other research groups establishing similar initiatives.
• This registry facilitates ongoing evaluation and advancement of hip arthroscopy techniques and outcomes.