Hip arthroscopy is an effective treatment for high-level female athletes.

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to assess the outcomes of hip arthroscopic surgery in high-level female athletes diagnosed with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) compared to those with lower levels of sports activity. Additionally, we investigated the effectiveness of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and the potential ceiling effect as a lack of sensitivity in detecting clinically statistically significant changes in high-level female athletes due to high baseline scores. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data from female patients who underwent hip arthroscopy for FAI between January 2016 and August 2022 with a minimum 1-year follow-up. Patients were categorised into two groups: high-level athletes (group A) and low sports activity level (group B). Various PROs, visual analogue scales for pain, and patient satisfaction were assessed preoperatively and postoperatively. Return to sports (RTS) rates were determined based on the patient's reported ability to return to their previous level of sports activity. The minimally clinically important differences (MCIDs) and the Patient-Acceptable Symptomatic State (PASS) analyses were used to evaluate the clinical impact of the Hip Outcome Score-Sport Subscale (HOS-SSS). RESULTS: A total of 11 high-level female athletes were included in group A, and 22 were included in the low sports activity level group B. Both groups showed significant improvements in PROs, with no significant differences between them. RTS rates were lower in high-level athletes (63.6%) than in low sports activity patients (85.7%). Visual analogue scales for pain improved significantly in both groups. Patient satisfaction was high in both groups, with a median score of 9. The HOS-SSS showed no ceiling effect, and the MCID and PASS analyses indicated that a high proportion of patients in both groups achieved clinically relevant improvement in HOS-SSS. CONCLUSION: Hip arthroscopic surgery is effective for FAI treatment in high-level female athletes, with outcomes similar to those in patients with lower sports activity levels. The absence of a ceiling effect in sports-related outcomes suggests that PROs can detect clinically significant changes in high-level female athletes. Although RTS rates were lower in high-level athletes, this difference was not significant. These findings underscore the value of using PROs to evaluate outcomes in female athletes with different sports-activity levels. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.

[Psoas abscess associated with hip arthroplasty infection]. / Absceso de psoas asociado a infección de una artroplastia de cadera.

INTRODUCTION: Psoas abscess associated with hip arthroplasty infection is a rare entity. The aim of this report was to review our experience. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Patients with computerized tomography (CT) diagnosis of psoas abscess associated with a hip arthroplasty infection from 2004 to 2009 were retrospectively reviewed. Demographics, microbiological data, CT results and outcome of each patient were recorded. RESULTS: Seven patients out of 214 evaluated by CT due to hip infection suspected were identified. Three women and 4 men, with a mean age of 69 years (range 46-89). Mean abscess diameter was of 62 x 47 mm. In all cases, a direct communication between abscess and prosthesis was observed. The most commonly isolated microorganisms were grampositive cocci. All patients were treated with two-stage revision surgery. After a mean follow-up of 65 months (28-113), six patients were in remission. CONCLUSIONS: The use of CT in the study of suspected infection of a hip arthroplasty identified a psoas abscess in 7 cases out of 214 evaluated. Patients treated with two-stage revision surgery and large debridement was associated with a good clinical outcome.

Absceso de psoas asociado a infección de una artroplastia de cadera / Psoas abscess associated with hip arthroplasty infection

Introducción. El absceso del músculo psoas asociado a la infección de una artroplastia de cadera es una entidad poco frecuente. El objetivo de este trabajo fue revisar los casos diagnosticados en nuestro centro. Material y métodos. Se realizó una revisión retrospectiva entre 2004 y 2009 de los pacientes con infección de una artroplastia de cadera asociada a un absceso de psoas diagnosticado por tomografía computerizada (TC). Se recogieron las principales variables demográficas y microbiológicas, así como los hallazgos de la TC y la evolución de cada paciente. Resultados. Se identificaron 7 casos entre 214 pacientes evaluados mediante TC por sospecha de infección sobre una prótesis de cadera. Tres eran mujeres y 4 hombres, la edad media fue de 69 años (rango 46-89). El tamaño medio del absceso fue de 62x47mm. En todos los casos se observó una comunicación directa entre el absceso y la prótesis. Los microorganismos mas frecuentemente aislados fueron los cocos grampositivos. El tratamiento quirúrgico consistió en un recambio en dos tiempos en todos los casos. Tras un seguimiento medio de 65 meses (28-113), seis pacientes se encontraban en remisión. Conclusión. El uso de la TC en el estudio de sospecha de infección sobre una prótesis de cadera permitió identificar un absceso de psoas en 7 casos de 214 evaluados. El recambio en dos tiempos asociado a un amplio desbridamiento se asoció a una buena respuesta clínica (AU)

Introduction. Psoas abscess associated with hip arthroplasty infection is a rare entity. The aim of this report was to review our experience. Material and methods. Patients with computerized tomography (CT) diagnosis of psoas abscess associated with a hip arthroplasty infection from 2004 to 2009 were retrospectively reviewed. Demographics, microbiological data, CT results and outcome of each patient were recorded. Results. Seven patients out of 214 evaluated by CT due to hip infection suspected were identified. Three women and 4 men, with a mean age of 69 years (range 46-89). Mean abscess diameter was of 62x47mm. In all cases, a direct communication between abscess and prosthesis was observed. The most commonly isolated microorganisms were grampositive cocci. All patients were treated with two-stage revision surgery. After a mean follow-up of 65 months (28-113), six patients were in remission. Conclusions. The use of CT in the study of suspected infection of a hip arthroplasty identified a psoas abscess in 7 cases out of 214 evaluated. Patients treated with two-stage revision surgery and large debridement was associated with a good clinical outcome (AU)

Mycobacterium marinum osteomyelitis of the first metatarsal.

Mycobacterium marinum (MM) infections secondary to injuries occurring in the aquatic environment have been widely described in literature, especially in immunosuppressed patients. The most frequent locations are the hands and forearms in patients exposed to water. The infection usually presents as a granuloma affecting superficial structures. However, due to the difficulty of diagnosis and the chronic course of the condition, deeper structures may eventually become affected. Late presentation of deep-seated infections in bones in the foot is exceptional. We report a case of osteomyelitis of the first metatarsal bone caused by MM after accidental puncture injury by a sea urchin requiring surgical treatment in a not immunosuppressed patient.