Although patients who underwent hip arthroscopy and rehabilitation for femoroacetabular impingement experienced statistically and clinically relevant improvement in patient-reported outcomes, recently published results showed a reduction in function and ability to participate in sports and physical activity 1 year after surgery.

Researchers obtained the Copenhagen hip and groin outcome score and modified Harris hip score preoperatively and postoperatively at 3, 6 and 12 months among 97 patients undergoing first-time hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or labral injury and among 158 healthy patients matched based on age and sex. Researchers provided patients undergoing hip arthroscopy with standardized postoperative rehabilitation instructions.