Hip Arthroscopy / Labral Repair — Arthroscopic Hip Surgery (Labral Repair / FAI)

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Weight-Bearing

20 lb FFWB 0-2 wks; labral reconstruction/microfracture: 20 lb FFWB 0-6 wks

Key Restrictions

CPM 4 hrs/day x 8 wks; brace 0-6 wks; no anterior capsule stretch; no sitting >90 deg hip flexion >30 min x 2 wks; no isolated iliopsoas contraction

Timeline & Phases

Phase 1 (0-6 wks): FFWB, CPM/bike, ROM; Phase 2 (7-9 wks): progressive WB, strength; Phase 3 (10-12 wks): functional strength, sport prep; Phase 4 (13+ wks): RTS; 4-6+ months

Notes

Protocol includes modifications for labral reconstruction, microfracture, capsular plication, gluteus medius repair, iliopsoas/piriformis release

Surgeon / Author

SAM Health

Published

2023-03