"Diagnostic pathways in femoroacetabular impingement, patterns of clinical visits, and MRI utilization before hip arthroscopy in Turkiye".

ABSTRACT: Diagnosing femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is challenging and surgical indications for hip arthroscopy are still evolving. This study analyzes the two years leading up to surgery in a large cohort of patients with FAI. We hypothesized that patients with FAI experience diagnostic challenges causing delayed treatment. We assessed the 2-year diagnostic journeys of patients prior to hip arthroscopy by analyzing recurring hip-related hospital visits, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the geographical distribution, and healthcare settings of these visits related to hip pain using data from a nationwide database. Medical records in the national e-health database were reviewed to identify patients who underwent hip arthroscopy between January 2017 and May 2023. Patients aged 18-65 years with a

SUBMITTER: Kamaci S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12214489 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature