I have not had the open procedure, but from what I...

2009-10-21T05:43:12.127-07:00

I have not had the open procedure, but from what I've been told there are some advantages in that the hip joint becomes more accessible to see and treat problems. Although, it is a much more difficult recovery.

But, I've also been told by a very experienced surgeon who treats FAI (not Byrd for the record), that he wouldn't trust anyone in the US to perform open procedure.

I have another question, did any of you have this ...

2009-10-21T04:23:05.420-07:00

I have another question, did any of you have this surgery open? I had arthroscopic surgery by another doctor he only gave me a bursectomy. He did not find the FAI and tears, it was noted in his OP report, funny how I developed FAI and labral tears after he did the arthroscopic surgery. My new doc said "open surgery.

Reading your blog with interest. I go in for bilat...

2009-10-19T13:18:22.203-07:00

Reading your blog with interest. I go in for bilateral hip arthroscopy on 4 Dec, for torn labra and FAI. Saw the surgeon today and he tells me that I will be on crutches immediately (not 6wks in a wheelchair as was suggested before). As for what I can do afterwards, it will depend on the extent of FAI/bone work that they do, since they tend to trim labra here, rather than repair them.

Louisa, I'm not sure how long the repair site is a...

2009-10-18T20:24:11.045-07:00

Louisa,
I'm not sure how long the repair site is at risk, but I'm restricted from 90 degrees flexion for 6 weeks. I know not all surgeons give the restriction, so I wouldn't worry about it. I guess they are pretty conservative at Dr. B's office, but that's ok by me.

My PT did tell me that if you tear the labrum at the repair site, you'll know it! She

I'll second that re cruches, I was told 6 weeks (a...

2009-10-18T14:16:01.217-07:00

I'll second that re cruches, I was told 6 weeks (all, but no microfracture for me) but defo kept my crutches for eight wks, it basically hurt without and I limped and had NO stamina to walk any distance without and I HATED them but i really needed them, then one day I just stopped needing them. Though my pain started really coming off them and unless I take it super easy hasn't exactly

Hey Jess, Actually 6 weeks crutches 50% weight bea...

2009-10-18T06:38:30.004-07:00

Hey Jess,
Actually 6 weeks crutches 50% weight bearing for labral tear (8 weeks microfracture), so I get around really well, but I am hating the crutches at this point!! I met with the PT the day after surgery and she taught me how to strike with the heel and carry out a normal step with the crutch in order to keep the gait normal while on crutches for so long.

Dr. Byrd, his

How is your mobility Vanessa...curious as to your ...

2009-10-17T22:16:46.142-07:00

How is your mobility Vanessa...curious as to your 8 week prescription of crutches as only about 1-2 weeks is prescribed here for FAI scope