Impact of Pre-operative Opioid Use on Hip Arthroscopy Outcomes

This research article examines the effects of pre-operative opioid consumption on the outcomes of hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement and labral tears, with a minimum follow-up of two years. The study aims to report short-term outcomes related to self-reported opioid-based pain control management in patients undergoing this surgical procedure. Data were collected from patients who had primary hip arthroscopy between 2009 and 2021, focusing on those who reported using opioid medications within a year prior to surgery. The analysis included a comparison with a control group of patients who did not use opioids, matched based on various demographic and clinical factors. The results indicated significant improvements in patient-reported outcomes for the opioid group, although they started with lower preoperative scores and reported lower satisfaction at follow-up compared to the control group. The findings suggest that while functional improvements are observed, patient satisfaction may be adversely affected by pre-operative opioid use.