Hip Arthroscopy in Los Angeles, CA

Most people are off crutches within a few weeks and back to daily activities within about six weeks. Return to sports commonly takes three to six months, depending on what was repaired.

No. Many labral tears are first treated with physical therapy, activity changes, and sometimes injections. Surgery is typically considered when symptoms persist despite those measures.

FAI (femoroacetabular impingement) is extra bone on the ball or socket of the hip that pinches the labrum. Surgeons often reshape that bone during arthroscopy to protect the repair and reduce future damage.