Identifying factors that predict psoas impingement after hip surgery

Retrospective Study on Radiological Factors Predictive of Symptomatic Psoas Impingement Development in Protruding Cups in Primary Hip Arthroplasty

Observational Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli · NCT05893823

This study is trying to find out which features on hip CT scans might predict if patients will develop psoas impingement after having hip replacement surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment48 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorIstituto Ortopedico Rizzoli Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bologna, Emilia Romagna)
Trial IDNCT05893823 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to identify radiological factors visible on CT scans of the hip that may predict the development of symptomatic psoas impingement in patients who have undergone primary total hip arthroplasty with a protruding acetabular cup. By analyzing postoperative CT scans, the study seeks to establish a correlation between specific radiological features and the occurrence of psoas impingement. The findings could help in better understanding the risks associated with hip prosthetics and improve patient outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients who have undergone primary total hip arthroplasty and have had a postoperative CT scan due to pain or planning for a contralateral hip surgery.

Not a fit: Patients who have incomplete clinical and radiological data or those who have not undergone the necessary follow-up may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved predictive measures for psoas impingement, allowing for better management and treatment strategies for patients undergoing hip arthroplasty.

How similar studies have performed: While this study focuses on a specific predictive factor, similar observational studies have shown success in identifying risk factors for complications following hip surgeries.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Primary total hip arthroplasty
* Execution of a postoperative Ct scan for pain, noises or planning of the contralateral THA
* 5 years minimum follow-up for the control group, tenotomy of the iliopsoas muscle in the cases group
* Complete clinical and radiological data

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient's refusal to participate
* Non adequate Ct scans or made for periprosthetic fractures, component mobilization, periprosthetic infection or wearing of the prosthesis
* Incomplete clinical and radiological data
* Inadequate follow-up or regression of the iliopsoas impingement symptoms with non-operative treatment

Where this trial is running

Bologna, Emilia Romagna

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Hip Impingement SyndromeProsthetic ComplicationIliopsoas ImpingementOverhanging Cup
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.