Hip Pathology in Males and Females Deviate, but Outcomes after Appropriately Planned Hip Arthroscopy Are Acceptable Regardless of Sex.

Abstract

Males and females have a preponderance of different pathologies that can require hip arthroscopic intervention. Males tend to have larger alpha angles, more complex labral tears, and more acetabular chondral damage; females tend to have more psoas involvement and micro-instability. While individual patient pathology can differ from the norm, recognizing these differences can help with pre-operative planning. Hip pathology in males and females deviate, but outcomes after appropriately planned hip arthroscopy are acceptable regardless of sex.