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Objective:To investigate the clinical characteristics of hip rotator-cuff tear, arthroscopic repair techniques, and short-term clinical efficacy.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on the patient cohort from our department who underwent arthroscopic repair for hip rotator-cuff tears from September 2019 to May 2021, with a minimum follow-up duration of two years. The sample included 17 subjects, composed of 6 males and 11 females, with a median age of 56 years (interquartile range 49.5-62.5). Notably, 9 patients (53%) reported nocturnal pain, and 10 patients (59%) exhibited a positive hip flexion resistance test. Patients' demographic details, clinical manifestations, radiographic findings, and intraoperative observations were analyzed. Pain amelioration was gauged by the visual analogue scale (VAS) at preoperative, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months postoperative intervals. Enhancement in hip functionality was assessed by comparing the modified Harris hip score (mHHS), and the International hip outcome tool-12 (iHOT-12) at preoperative, 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months postoperative junctures.Results:All interventions were successfully completed, with an average surgical duration of 91.2±18.3 minutes. The follow-up period averaged 29 months. Every patient presented with a hip rotator-cuff tear, which was corrected using anchor suturing. 10 patients also had concomitant labrum injuries, with 5 cases undergoing labrum repair. The VAS score decreased from preoperative 5.24±1.15 to postoperative 2.29±0.69 at 1 month, 1.77±0.56 at 3 months, and 1.59±0.62 at 6 months ( F=79.31, P<0.001); The mHSS score increased from preoperative 49.59±6.11 to postoperative 81.00±3.89 at 6 months, 81.71±3.41 at 12 months, and 81.94±3.29 at 24 months ( F=232.00, P<0.001); The iHOT-12 score increased from preoperative 42.65±6.04 to postoperative 6 months 66.53±3.43, 12 months 68.12±3.48, and 24 months 69.06±3.53 ( F=150.00, P<0.001). Conclusion:Diagnosing hip rotator-cuff tears necessitates specific physical examinations complemented by high-definition magnetic resonance imaging. Arthroscopic surgery represents a potent treatment modality for hip rotator-cuff injuries, demonstrating substantial short-term clinical efficacy.