Randomized Comparison of Absorbable and Non-Absorbable Sutures for Hip Capsule Repair in Arthroscopic Surgery

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to compare absorbable sutures with non-absorbable sutures used for repairing the hip capsule during arthroscopic hip surgery. The study focuses on patients undergoing surgical hip arthroscopy for conditions such as labrum injury of the hip joint and femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. Researchers will evaluate outcomes related to hip function and quality of life using several questionnaires designed specifically for hip health. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either absorbable or non-absorbable sutures during their hip arthroscopic surgery. The study will monitor and compare results over time using both specialized hip outcome toolsInternational Hip Outcome Tool-12, modified Harris hip score, and hip outcome scoreand a set of nine standard questionnaires related to physical function, pain, health, activity, and surgical satisfaction. Radiographic images taken as part of routine care will also be reviewed to assess for any heterotopic ossification six months after surgery. Participants will complete questionnaires before surgery and at multiple follow-up visits scheduled at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, and any additional visits. Standard post-operative X-rays will be used to check for bone growth outside the normal skeleton at 6 months. The study tracks participants for at least one year after surgery to measure changes in hip function and quality of life. The entire study is expected to continue until 2028.

Absorbable vs Non-Absorbable Sutures for Hip Capsular Closure