Editorial Commentary: Myth Buster-Is Femoral Retroversion a Contraindication to Hip Arthroscopy in Femoroacetabular Impingement?

Abstract

Hip arthroscopy can effectively address cam and pincer impingement by reshaping bone prominences or bone edges. However, hip arthroscopy cannot be used to correct severe bone torsion abnormalities such as acetabular or femoral retroversion. As a result, some surgeons contraindicate hip arthroscopy in patients with femoral retroversion absent correction of the torsion abnormalities. However, recent research has suggested that hip arthroscopy absent osteotomy, with a focus on labral preservation and thorough correction of underlying cam and pincer bony abnormalities, achieves positive outcomes. Still, although femoral retroversion should not be considered a contraindication for hip arthroscopy, patients should be carefully counseled about residual symptoms.