Rehabilitation after hip arthroscopy and labral repair in a high school football athlete.
Year: 2012
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: STUDY DESIGN: Case Report BACKGROUND: Femoral acetabular impingement (FAI) has been implicated in the etiology of acetabular labral tears. The rehabilitation of younger athletes following arthroscopic surgery for FAI and labral tears is often complex and multifactorial. A paucity of evidence exists to describe the rehabilitation of younger athletes who have undergone arthroscopic hip surgery. CASE PRESENTATION: This case report describes a four-phase rehabilitation program for a high school football player who underwent hip arthroscopy with a labral repair and chondroplasty. OUTCOMES: The player returned to training for football 16 weeks later and at the 4 month follow-up was pain free with no signs of FAI. DISCUSSION: There is little evidence regarding the rehabilitation of younger athletes who undergo arthroscopic hip surgery. This case study described a four phase rehabilitation program for a high school football player who underwent hip arthroscopy and labral repair. The patient achieved positive outcomes with a full return to athletic activity and football. The overall success of these patients depends on the appropriate surgical procedure and rehabilitation program. KEYWORDS: Femoral acetabular impingement (FAI), hip, hip impingement LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 4-Case report.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Authors: Scott W Cheatham, Morey J Kolber
Language: English
Topic: Hip disorders and treatments
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1720625982