Editorial Commentary: Hip Pathology in Male and Female Patients Deviates, but Outcomes After Appropriately Planned Hip Arthroscopy Are Acceptable Regardless of Sex

Abstract

Male patients and female patients have a preponderance of different pathologies that can require hip arthroscopic intervention. Male patients tend to have larger alpha angles, more complex labral tears, and more acetabular chondral damage; female patients tend to have more psoas involvement and microinstability. Although individual patient pathology can differ from the norm, recognizing these differences can help with preoperative planning. Hip pathology in male patients and female patients deviates, but outcomes after appropriately planned hip arthroscopy are acceptable regardless of sex.