Editorial Commentary: It's Not the Age; It's the Story: Acetabular Labral Repair

The major factor separating a good from a poor outcome in any study is appropriate indications. We don't operate on x-rays, magnetic resonance images, or computed tomography scans alone; we operate on clinical symptoms. With proper patient selection, we can achieve good outcomes from hip arthroscopic surgery in many older patients. There is no controversy involved in performing hip arthroscopy for an older patient. The key is to prospectively identify the proper candidates.