Editorial Commentary: Standardized Evaluation of Cartilage Damage and Restoration in Hip Arthroscopy Requires Consideration of Clinical, Imaging, and Patient-Reported Outcomes

Articular cartilage lesions of the acetabulum may result in significant pain and dysfunction for patients with treatment options consisting of either microfracture or various forms of cartilage restoration procedures. A systematic review of 529 patients demonstrated similar, if not lower, reoperation rates and patient-reported outcomes in patients receiving cartilage restoration procedures compared with microfracture. The primary outcomes …