Preoperative Predictors of Return to Sport After Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement (ptinquest.libsyn.com)

• Younger age and higher preoperative functional scores predict better return to sport after FAI surgery.
• Less severe cartilage damage is associated with clinically significant athletic outcomes.
• Clinicians can use these predictors to guide patient expectations and surgical decision-making.

"A study identifies preoperative predictors for achieving clinically significant athletic functional status after hip arthroscopy for FAIS at minimum 2-year follow-up. Key factors include younger age, higher baseline functional scores, and absence of cartilage damage. These findings help clinicians set realistic expectations for athletes considering surgery."