Editorial Commentary: Is It Acceptable to Have Symptoms After Hip Arthroscopy?? Depends on Whom You Ask…

Abstract

Patient-reported outcome measures are considered the gold standard metrics of symptomatic state. However, with a multitude of patient-reported outcome measures and statistical analyses, it can be easy to lose sight of the primary goal of surgery: a happy patient who is satisfied with his or her condition. In this editorial commentary, we briefly review the metrics of hip arthroscopy (and aviation).

Editorial Commentary: Outcomes After Hip Arthroscopy—Am I Better, Improved, or Who Knows?

“…Several editorials have described these 2 measures. 3,4 The 12-item International Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT-12) is the shorter version of the International Hip Outcome Tool 33 (iHOT-33). 5 It is easier for patients to complete in a timely manner in the clinic and has similar psychometric properties.…”