Ive heard that hip arthroscopy may postpone the onset of arthritis. Is this true?
For the hip to last a lifetime, the anatomy must be normal along with the absence of catastrophic problems such as trauma or infection. Hip problems can develop from congenital irregularities in the hip, trauma or wear and tear. Degenerative changes may appear early in life with symptoms (pain). This may signal that an individual may benefit from early intervention rather than leaving overloaded cartilage to wear away, leaving the patient open to the possibility of arthritis later in life.
