2023 Annual Meeting Hip Access Pass-Accelerated vs. Conservative Rehabilitation Protocols Following Arthroscopic Surgery for FAI

Accelerated vs. Conservative Rehabilitation Protocols Following Arthroscopic Surgery for FAI

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Dr. Michael Banfield presented research comparing accelerated versus conservative rehabilitation protocols following hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement. The study included surgeries from 2018-2021, excluding complex cases. The conservative approach involved limited weight-bearing and delayed physical therapy, while the accelerated protocol allowed earlier weight-bearing and therapy. Both groups showed significant postoperative improvement in patient-reported outcomes (PROs), with no clinically meaningful differences despite some statistical variance. The accelerated protocol resulted in similar pain, function, and revision rates, was preferred by patients, and allowed earlier mobilization. Limitations included retrospective design and small sample size, but overall, accelerated rehab appears safe and effective.

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Michael B. Banffy, M.D.

Keywords

hip arthroscopy

femoroacetabular impingement

accelerated rehabilitation

conservative rehabilitation

patient-reported outcomes