A study on short term functional outcome of open osteochondroplasty for femoroacetabular impingement

Abstract

Background: Femoroacetabular impingement is one of the most common causes of hip pain in young, active individuals. It is characterized by abnormal contact between the femoral head and acetabulum. Open osteochondroplasty, which involves dislocating the hip to reshape the femoral head-neck junction and acetabular rim, remains vital in cases of complex deformities despite the advent of arthroscopic techniques. The study aimed at evaluating the short-term results of open osteochondroplasty in patients with symptomatic FAI, focusing on pain relief, functional improvement, ROM, and complications. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed on 31 patients who underwent open osteochondroplasty for FAI. Outcomes measures included VAS, HOS, WOMAC, iHOT-12, ROM, general health status by means of the EQ-5D Index and SF-12, and finally, postoperative complications. Results: The results of the study were significantly improved. Pain was reduced by 58% from a VAS of 7.4 to 3.1 (p