Hip Labral Tear Surgery

[dbvf]

Finally, after two years of hip & groin pain, my daughter was diagnosed as having a hip labral tear.  She is a collegiate athlete as a pole vaulter and is concerned about the long recovery of having the tear repaired surgically.  Has anyone recently had this surgery that can relay their recovery experience?  As an athlete, she is in excellent physical shape...but is worried about muscle atrophy and being able to be back to a competitive level in 3 months.

[sd66]

I have a tear in the labrum of my left hip. Had a contrast MRI and arthogram 2 weeks ago. Five months after being diagnosed with bursitis, having 4 steroid injections, and trying 3 different anti anti-inflammatory meds, I was referred to a hip surgeon. He is starting me on the same routine that has not worked for me. Anyone know of a good surgeon in the Dallas/Ft Worth or Houston area? The arthroscopic surgery has been suggested by my previous doctor but he is not qualified to do the surgery. sd66

[MES1985]

Hey guys I had a labral hip repair and FAI shaving about 4.5 weeks ago.   I created a blog to document my experience to help others know what to expect when having this surgery.  Hope this provides some additional insight!  

http://hiparthroscopic.wordpress.com/

[ALL2011]

Hi did you have it done with Dr. Thomas Youm?

I am also in the same situation and he also recommneded the same for me. He did a total knee replacement for me 8 months ago  and I am feeling fine. Now the issue is my left hip and back due to labral tear. Considering my options since post PT and meds did not work.

[camnyc1]

Did you have him do the hip surgery? I am scheduled for Nov 17 and am concerned about the overall success rate of this procedure, esp on women.

[ALL2011]

thanks for positive input.

[311annie]

My daughter has used Philippon for this surgery and she had great success.  Back in athletics after 4 months of rehab.  The Rehab is most important, but Philippon is one of the leading surgeons nationally and internationally.  He works out of the Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO.   He has mentored many of the best hip Doctors in the USA.  

[311annie]

Dr. Marc J. Philippon is a partner at The Steadman Clinic and is one of the world's leading orthopaedic hip surgeons. Dr. Philippon joined The Steadman Clinic in 2005 after a successful time period at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he served as Director of sports related hip disorders and was also Director of the UPMC Golf Medicine Program. Previously, he was chief of orthopaedic surgery at Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Philippon is internationally known for performing joint preservation techniques utilizing arthroscopic hip surgery to treat painful joint injury in high-level athletes who constantly use powerful hip rotation, such as golfers, NFL players and NHL players, making themselves prone to acute and chronic injuries of the hip joint. He has published numerous scientific articles in sports medicine and orthopaedic journals and is a frequently invited presenter at international sports medicine and orthopaedic meetings.