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Outcomes of Hip Arthroscopy in Competitive Athletes
Source: Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery
Patient-reported outcomes and VAS in athletes significantly improved at a minimum of 2 years after capsular plication as a part of hip arthroscopy addressing varying pathologies. In addition, most patients returned to sports at similar or higher competitive levels. These results suggest that capsular plication is a favorable treatment option in athletes with ligamentous laxity and/or borderline dysplasia.
