Hip Arthroscopy / Labral Repair — Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair/Reconstruction

Dr. Bradley Smith MD (Intermountain Health) · Dr. Bradley Smith MD

Weight-Bearing

PWB 20 lbs foot-flat x 2 wks with crutches; progressive WB wks 3-4; FWB by wk 4

Key Restrictions

Checkbox format for procedures performed (acetabuloplasty, capsular repair, labral repair); no active SLR x 3 wks; no hip flexion >90 deg x 4 wks; no ER or extension beyond neutral x 4 wks if capsular repair; circumduction for adhesion prevention; stationary bike no resistance immediately post-op; no deep squatting x 12 wks

Timeline & Phases

4 phases: Phase I (0-2 wks, PWB, PROM within limits, circumduction, stationary bike), Phase II (3-6 wks, progressive WB, AROM, aquatic), Phase III (7-12 wks, advanced strengthening, sport-specific), Phase IV (12+ wks, return to sport)

Notes

Checkbox format for individualized protocol based on procedures performed; covers acetabuloplasty, capsular repair, labral repair, and labral reconstruction; concise single-page format

Surgeon / Author

Dr. Bradley Smith MD