Late-experience hip arthroscopy cases show significantly shorter traction time than early-experience cases¶

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q3 i? The pooled estimate showed a statistically significant reduction in traction time of −15.67 min (95% CI −25.42 to −5.92) for late versus early cases. → Ramadanov N 2026

Evidence¶

Ramadanov N 2026¶

Ramadanov N, Heinz M, Hable R, Becker R, Banke IJ. (2026). Surgeon experience in hip arthroscopy improves operative efficiency and reduces conversion to total hip arthroplasty: A meta‐analysis. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. https://doi.org/10.1002/ksa.70431

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Random-effects meta-analysis across seven studies reporting traction time in hip arthroscopy, comparing early versus late experience phases. The pooled estimate demonstrated "a statistically significant reduction in traction time of –15.67 min", with substantial heterogeneity (I² = 91%).

"The pooled random‐effects estimate demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in traction time of –15.67 min (95% CI –25.42 to –5.92)."

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