Hip Abductor Repair

University of New Mexico (UNM) Sports Medicine · Will Curtis MD, Dustin Richter MD, Christopher Shultz MD, Gehron Treme MD…

Weight-Bearing

Partial weight bearing (50%) for 0-6 weeks; progress to full weight bearing ~5-6 weeks post-op

Key Restrictions

No active hip abduction; no passive hip adduction; avoid extreme IR/ER; passive flexion to ~90 degrees; imperative glute max activates before progressing WB

Timeline & Phases

0-6 wks: 50% PWB, passive ROM, isometrics (glutes/quads/HS/adductors), well-biking; 5-6 wks: quadruped glute kickback, bridging, progress to FWB; 6-12 wks: hip abduction isometrics, gait training, double-leg squat backs, scar mobilization; 3-6 months: tri-planar CKC gluteal strength, proprioception, plyometrics/running if adequate strength

Notes

PT starts 2-4 weeks post-op, 1-2x/week for 12+ weeks; revised 2025

Surgeon / Author

Will Curtis MD, Dustin Richter MD, Christopher Shultz MD, Gehron Treme MD, Andrew Veitch MD

Published

2025