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Hip Abductor Repair Rehabilitation Protocols

2 Hip Abductor Repair rehabilitation protocols from 2 institutions, published 2025. Weight-bearing progressions vary by institution — compare them in the table below before selecting a protocol.

Compare by institution

InstitutionWeight-BearingKey Restrictions
OC Hip Center (UCI Health) — (Arthroscopic/Open Gluteus… TTWB (20 lb) x 6 weeks; progress to FWB with crutches; WBAT by 8-12 weeks No active abduction or IR; no passive ER x 4 weeks; no passive adduction x 6 weeks; no running until 12+…
University of New Mexico (UNM) Sports Medicine Partial weight bearing (50%) for 0-6 weeks; progress to full weight bearing ~5-6 weeks… No active hip abduction; no passive hip adduction; avoid extreme IR/ER; passive flexion to ~90 degrees…

All 2 Hip Abductor Repair protocols

Hip Abductor Repair — (Arthroscopic/Open Gluteus Medius/Minimus)
OC Hip Center (UCI Health)
Dean Wang, M.D.
Hip Abductor Repair
University of New Mexico (UNM) Sports Medicine
Will Curtis MD, Dustin Richter MD, Christopher Shultz MD, Gehron…

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