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Hip arthroscopy study finds greater chondromalacia index for cyclists vs non-cyclists
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Results from this study indicated that during the time of hip arthroscopy, cyclists had a greater degree of femoral chondromalacia compared with controls.
Researchers retrospectively reviewed a prospective database of hip arthroscopy patients and identified 16 cyclists and 167 matched control patients who were not cyclists. Investigators compared the patients with regard to pain symptoms, preoperative examinations, radiographic findings and operative findings. The femoral and acetabular Outerbridge chondromalacia grade were the primary outcome variables. Other outcomes included the involved area and the chondromalacia index.
Intraoperative assessment showed the femoral head chondromalacia grade, femoral head chondromalacia area and femoral head chondromalacia index were greater in cyclists compared with non-cyclists. Investigators noted both an increased acetabular center-edge angle and increased Tonnis grade were positively associated with hip pain in cyclists. On physical examination, cyclists had a greater chance for coxalgic gait. ‒ by Monica Jaramillo
Disclosures: Stone reports he receives support from Smith & Nephew. Please see the full study for a list of all other authors’ relevant financial disclosures.
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