Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6203984 | Annals of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine | 2015 | 6 Pages |
ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the outcome of the anterior mini-open approach of the hip for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) at one year post-surgery by use of questionnaires, functional capacity tests and biomechanical studies.DesignThis is a case series prospective study. A total of 14Â patients diagnosed of FAI were included. Patients were classified according to Tönnis scale. Hip joint mobility, Faber distance, pain levels (assessed on a visual analogic scale [VAS]), 6-minute walking test (6MWT), Timed up & go test (TUGT), Stairs climbing test, Lequesne functional index, and gait analysis were assessed prior to and 12Â months after surgery.ResultsPain significantly improved following surgery. An improvement of 80% or more was found in 6Â patients (42.85% of cases). Improvements were also seen in time support of the affected limb and in the braking force of the contralateral limb, although these are not clinically significant. No statistically significant changes were seen in functional capacity tests. At 12Â months after surgery, meralgia paraesthetica presented in 3Â patients (21.4%), and a total hip arthroplasty was performed in 1Â patient.ConclusionsThere was significant reduction in pain intensity 12Â months following mini-open approach for FAI compared to preoperatively. Improvement in gait analysis and functional capacity was also seen, although not statistically significant.