The evidence for rehabilitation after femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) surgery: A guide to postsurgical rehabilitation and supporting evidence

Abstract

The global interest in hip arthroscopy cases and related scientific literature continues to evolve [1-4]. Recent advancements in the understanding of hip biomechanics have led to the development of techniques to correct femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and repair and/or preserve the labrum during hip arthroscopy. Although considerable attention in the literature is devoted to diagnosis and operative treatment, the information about postoperative rehabilitation and outcomes has been slower to emerge. Thus, the purpose of this chapter is to identify a rehabilitation framework following arthroscopic intervention for FAI. Presently, the rehabilitation protocols available in the literature have minimal support from clinical outcome data [4]. The utilization of validated, patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures should be a key component to guide postoperative management.