Editorial Commentary: The Wild, Wild West of Hip Arthroscopy-When to Pull the Trigger?

Abstract

In our continued effort to refine the treatment algorithm of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome, duration of symptoms before surgery is receiving considerable attention by researchers. A (somewhat) negative linear correlation is being elucidated between outcomes and extent of damage at time of arthroscopy. Knowing this, it may be prudent in certain patient populations to recommend surgery earlier in the disease process in hopes of minimizing the amount of damage to the joint to delay or avoid the onset of arthritis.