Benefits of hip arthroscopy surgery for soccer players: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The complex and dynamic biomechanics of soccer significantly increase the susceptibility of the hip joint to injury. While hip arthroscopy is a valuable diagnostic and therapeutic modality that facilitates an expedited return to play for athletes, the specific extent of its clinical benefit for soccer players requires further evaluation.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted. Embase, Pubmed, ScienceDirect, and Wiley Online were selected as search databases. Case series related to "soccer" and "hip arthroscopy" were retrieved. After screening, Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tools was used to assess the risk of bias. The differences before and after treatment in modified Hip Harris Score (mHHS) scores, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, Activiti

SUBMITTER: Zhao W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12817735 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature