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X-Ray Results

Hip Surgery

Types of Hip Injuries

  • Labral Tears 

    • tear to the cartilage surrounding your hip joint. ​

  • Femoroacetabular Impingement 

    • bony growth to the hip joint.​

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Hip Labral Tear

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  • A labral tear in the hip involves a rip in the cartilage surrounding and protecting the hip joint. 

  • Tears to the labrum of the hip can be caused by overuse or traumatic injuries to the hip. 

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Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)

  • Femoroacetabular Impingement occurs when there is bone overgrowth around the femoral head (ball) or acetabulum (socket) in your hip joint

  • This prevents the hip bones from moving smoothly and can cause pain and pinching sensations in the hip.  

  • There are 3 common types of FAI.

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How are Hip Injuries Repaired?

  • Labral Tears

    • Labral Repair 

    • Labral Reconstruction 

  • Femoroacetabular Impingement

    • Osteotomy 

Labral Repair 

  • In this procedure, the hip socket is cleaned and any loose pieces of tissue or debris are removed.

  • Sutures are then used to repair the torn area and reattach the labral tissue to the hip socket.  

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General Information for Hip Surgery

How long is the surgery?

  • Typically, surgery will last 1-2 hours.

  • The amount of time depends on how much surgery is required in the joint.

When can I shower? 

  • You can start showering 5 days after surgery.

  • Before showering, remove the outer white dressing and cover the incisions with waterproof bandages.

What do I change my dressings after surgery? 

  • Leave your dressings on and keep dry for 5 days following your surgery. 

  • Dressings can be removed and changed 5 days after surgery.

  • Remove the dressings with foam pads and replace with clean waterproof dressings over the incisions.

What do I need to bring to my surgery? 

  • Prior to your surgery please bring your braces, crutches, ice machine, and Durolane (if prescribed).

When can I drive again?
 

  • You can begin driving 6 weeks after surgery as long as your brace has been removed.

How long do I use my brace and crutches for? 

  • Your brace and crutches should be used for the first 6 weeks following surgery.

  • This is to ensure your walking pattern is symmetrical.

When can I return to work?

  • Generally, a return-to-work program will begin after 12 weeks of physiotherapy. 

When do I follow up with my doctor?

2-5 days after surgery  

  • visit Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation before your appointment with Dr. Wong.

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2 weeks after surgery  

  • visit Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation before your appointment with Dr. Wong.

  • X-rays are taken. 

  • Physiotherapy plan is reviewed. 

  • Proper walking pattern with crutches assessed. 

  • Ability to squeeze glute muscles assessed. 

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6 weeks after surgery 

  • visit Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation before your appointment with Dr. Wong.

  • Hip is starting to heal. 

  • Starting to regain range of motion. 

  • Assessment of walking pattern.

  • Possible removal of brace and crutches.

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3 months after surgery 

  • visit Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation before your appointment with Dr. Wong.

  • Assessment of walking pattern.

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6 months after surgery 

  • visit Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation before your appointment with Dr. Wong.

  • Complete a survey on how your hip is feeling. 

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Annually starting at 1 year after surgery  

  • visit Apex Orthopedic Rehabilitation before your appointment with Dr. Wong.

  • X-rays of your hip.

  • Survey on how your hip is feeling.

  • Visits as required. 

Hip FAI Rehabilitation Timeline - Click Here 

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Hip FAI Rehabilitation Protocol - Click Here

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