Viscosupplementation in the Hip Following Hip Arthroscopy
Osteoarthritis
About this trial
This is an interventional trial for Osteoarthritis
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Preoperative inclusion criteria will be made via x-ray and MRI evaluation. These criteria shall include: 2 mm or greater joint space preservation of the hip on radiographs, absence of acetabular subcortical bone cysts, Tonnis Score less than 2 on radiographs, and patient age greater than 18.4 Intra-operative evaluation of the cartilage will be performed by the surgeon on both the acetabular and femoral head sides. Patients shall be included if the osteochondral defect meets Outerbridge Classification criteria of stage II or greater. Furthermore the lesion shall be greater than 1cm in size (and thus not amenable to other procedures such as microfracture). Subjects must be willing to sign the IRB-approved informed consent and be older than 18 years old.
Exclusion Criteria:
All patients 55 years of age and older. All patients with previous hip surgery on a concomitant side. Patients who present a history of radiculopathy or regional pain syndrome. Patients with a worker's compensation claim or pending litigation claim. Patients with Outerbridge Grade IV changes on either acetabular or femoral articular cartilage.