Additional Information

Important Details About Your Hip Arthroscopy

Success Rate

Hip arthroscopy is successful in about 85-90% of cases. Approximately 85-90% of Dr. Gombera's patients report their pain is resolved and they are happy they had the surgery done, 5-10% say their pain is better but some limitations remains. Up to 5% of patients report increased pain and worsening function. The most common reasons for this is a recurrent tear of the labrum, residual bone causing impingement, underlying shallowness of the hip socket, or too much wear and tear (degeneration) of the hip.

Potential Risks and Complications

While complications are rare (less than 1%), they can include infection, nerve injury, blood clots, and stiffness. Dr. Gombera and his team take every precaution to minimize these risks.

Returning to Work

Most patients can return to office work or light duty 1-2 weeks after surgery. Full recovery and return to heavy lifting typically takes 3-6 months, depending on your specific situation.

Driving

You may resume driving when you are off narcotic pain medication and have regained adequate control of your leg, typically 1-2 weeks after surgery.

Long-term Outlook

While hip arthroscopy can significantly improve symptoms and function, it's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and follow Dr. Gombera's recommendations to protect your hip joint in the long term.

Recommended Recovery Items for Home

The following items can be helpful in your recovery. They are not required but many people have benefited from these items in their recovery.

Post Operative Vitamins and Supplements

These are purely optional, please check for any allergies or reactions with your other medications.

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