The Education and Training of Future Hip Preservation Surgeons: Aggregate Recommendations of High-Volume Surgeons

The Education and Training of Future Hip Preservation Surgeons: Aggregate Recommendations of High-Volume Surgeons

Authors: Chen AW, Steffes MJ, Laseter JR, Maldonado DR, Ortiz-Declet V, Perets I, Domb BG

Journal: J Hip Preserv Surg. 2018 Oct 25;5(3):307-311.

DOI: 10.1093/jhps/hny032 | PMID: 30393559

Background

There is no consensus on optimal training requirements for hip preservation surgeons amid growing demand.

Methods

Survey of 16 high-volume hip preservation surgeons to establish recommended training volume and fellowship duration.

Key Findings

• Recommended training: 12-month fellowship with minimum 128 hip arthroscopies.
• Exposure to arthroscopic and open hip preservation, hip arthroplasty, and research is essential.
• Mid-career surgeons advised against adopting hip preservation surgery without adequate prior experience.

Conclusions

Dedicated, comprehensive fellowship training is critical to ensure competence in hip preservation surgery.

What Does This Mean for Providers?

• Surgeons should pursue specialized fellowships to achieve proficiency.
• Institutions should develop structured hip preservation programs with adequate case volumes.
• Patients benefit from surgeons with dedicated training, improving surgical outcomes and safety.