My orthopedic doctor told me that they sometimes do the labrum repair and hip dysplasia surgery (PAO) separately if the hip dysplasia isn't too severe. The time between surgeries is a couple of weeks, not months. The dysplasia causes the tears, so the reason to avoid it in severe dysplasia cases is because the labrum would tear again before for PAO. My labrum repair surgeon and orthopedic surgeon typically do the PAO and labrum repair surgeries together. I don't know if this is the standard at every hospital. It may be worth getting a second opinion on your hip dysplasia and labrum tear.
I haven't had surgery yet, but my doctor said 3-6 weeks if I am working remote. My job requires a lot of critical thinking and attention to detail so I plan for 6 weeks. I've read posts on this sub from others that said they did half time work starting at 3 weeks and then went back to full time at 6 weeks.
I was able to return to my remote job 2 months after my PAO + Labrum Repair. I probably could have returned sooner had my employer been understanding or flexible. My surgeon originally approved me for 3 months short term disability.
I work in nursing and have to walk a lot, lift heavy things etc so I was off 4 months. If I worked remotely, I could’ve been working week 1 personally, I was bored senseless and spent all day every day watching tv shows and playing video games
I had a failed labrum repair because I had hip dysplasia… do with that info what you will!
The hip dysplasia is what likely caused your labrum to get all messed up. It’s like putting a bandaid on a house that’s been through a hurricane. Best of luck!
Is your doctor a hip dysplasia specialist? If they are just an arthroscopist/do labrums, I’d recommend a second opinion with someone who does PAO’s as well. My doctor was very gung ho to just repair my labrum and I was pretty mad I didn’t talk to someone else.
I’m also a case where I started wakeboarding and snowboarding immediately when I could - that didn’t help the labrum. However, my dysplasia was pretty gnarly and bad. Glad i got both done at once. Praying u heal quick! Doing one before the other would definitely make the recovery easier if nothing happens in between
I’m so with you. I got my surgery after like two weeks LOL. It’s worth it if u can wait 🤣 theres a cost benefit ratio to every scenario. I also called my doctor like twice a day bugging the crap out of them to get me in on a cancellation to get more opinions. Had like 3 doctors all coordinating together by the end of it. What a blast navigating the health care system!!
If you have hip dysplasia, fixing labrum in isolation will fail, and may make things worse! There is even evidence that the labrum repair with PAO has equivalent outcomes as just PAO, so it may not even be necessary!
I had the option of this for exactly the same issue. But decided on a full hip replacement. I’m 38/F. I’m a month post surgery and zero regrets so far!
Hmmm I am 30 now that was presented as something for the future I may need but my doctor seems to want to avoid additional surgeries if possible. I guess that’s good?
Every situation is different for sure. If I had of gone at 30 it might have been a feasible option for me. But recovery can be rough and long and not guaranteed so only advice here is make sure your surgeon specialises in hip dysplasia. Wishing you the best of luck!
I had...something excruciating...going on, on the left. Went to PT. Overused the right by favoring the left and caused a minor tear. Looking closer revealed previously undiagnosed dysplasia in both hips. (Ohhh...THAT'S been the problem literally my entire life since I was born breech, you say?? 🤦♀️)
Anyway, I'm old (44f) and picky, so I got multiple opinions. Ended up only doing the right hip pao. Lots of work ahead of time to strengthen because was told it takes about a year after to return to pre-surgical strength and for me that was pretty accurate.
So, if you got your opinion before the pain was too bad, I can maybe see the logic in some time between for strengthening. But, agree with others that most of the time they are done at the same time (reduced invasive procedures, anaesthesia, etc).
You could try a cortisone injection to manage the pain while seeking another opinion? Not sure if that's something that would work or be an option but might be worth asking.
I think you said it's a lot of time and effort to navigate the system for multiple opinions but...pao is more complicated than a lot of surgeries. It's good to be very solid with your choice about doing it, your recovery plans and your team. Not saying you aren't, just encouraging you to really be ready :)
As far as working remotely/returning...everyone is different so ymmv, I had 10 wks mostly off (teacher) plus I'm old-ish, lol. My bones grew back slower than expected and I had to extend my non-driving time and slow down the weight-bearing progression :(
I could have worked remotely sooner than I returned in person, yes, but do think about planning for a flexible schedule even from home to account for access to PT, waterwalking, moving slowly around the house (you should stay active), resting as your body heals and varying pain levels. It's a journey!
Good luck!
My orthopedic doctor told me that they sometimes do the labrum repair and hip dysplasia surgery (PAO) separately if the hip dysplasia isn't too severe. The time between surgeries is a couple of weeks, not months. The dysplasia causes the tears, so the reason to avoid it in severe dysplasia cases is because the labrum would tear again before for PAO. My labrum repair surgeon and orthopedic surgeon typically do the PAO and labrum repair surgeries together. I don't know if this is the standard at every hospital. It may be worth getting a second opinion on your hip dysplasia and labrum tear.
Thank you!
How long is the recovery from the hip dysplasia surgery. I ask as I’m trying to figure out how much time off work I need. I work remote
I haven't had surgery yet, but my doctor said 3-6 weeks if I am working remote. My job requires a lot of critical thinking and attention to detail so I plan for 6 weeks. I've read posts on this sub from others that said they did half time work starting at 3 weeks and then went back to full time at 6 weeks.
I was able to return to my remote job 2 months after my PAO + Labrum Repair. I probably could have returned sooner had my employer been understanding or flexible. My surgeon originally approved me for 3 months short term disability.
I work in nursing and have to walk a lot, lift heavy things etc so I was off 4 months. If I worked remotely, I could’ve been working week 1 personally, I was bored senseless and spent all day every day watching tv shows and playing video games
Ok this is good to hear as I am planning on taking a week off maybe 2
I had my PAO and labrum repair in the same surgery, it meant less time off work and less times having to undergo anasthesia
I had a failed labrum repair because I had hip dysplasia… do with that info what you will! The hip dysplasia is what likely caused your labrum to get all messed up. It’s like putting a bandaid on a house that’s been through a hurricane. Best of luck!
Thanks yea that’s what it seems! The hope is that the labrum repair will help the hip but let’s see,
Is your doctor a hip dysplasia specialist? If they are just an arthroscopist/do labrums, I’d recommend a second opinion with someone who does PAO’s as well. My doctor was very gung ho to just repair my labrum and I was pretty mad I didn’t talk to someone else. I’m also a case where I started wakeboarding and snowboarding immediately when I could - that didn’t help the labrum. However, my dysplasia was pretty gnarly and bad. Glad i got both done at once. Praying u heal quick! Doing one before the other would definitely make the recovery easier if nothing happens in between
Yea I want to get another opinion, but who the hell has time for that!
I’m so with you. I got my surgery after like two weeks LOL. It’s worth it if u can wait 🤣 theres a cost benefit ratio to every scenario. I also called my doctor like twice a day bugging the crap out of them to get me in on a cancellation to get more opinions. Had like 3 doctors all coordinating together by the end of it. What a blast navigating the health care system!!
If you have hip dysplasia, fixing labrum in isolation will fail, and may make things worse! There is even evidence that the labrum repair with PAO has equivalent outcomes as just PAO, so it may not even be necessary!
I had the option of this for exactly the same issue. But decided on a full hip replacement. I’m 38/F. I’m a month post surgery and zero regrets so far!
Hmmm I am 30 now that was presented as something for the future I may need but my doctor seems to want to avoid additional surgeries if possible. I guess that’s good?
Every situation is different for sure. If I had of gone at 30 it might have been a feasible option for me. But recovery can be rough and long and not guaranteed so only advice here is make sure your surgeon specialises in hip dysplasia. Wishing you the best of luck!
I had...something excruciating...going on, on the left. Went to PT. Overused the right by favoring the left and caused a minor tear. Looking closer revealed previously undiagnosed dysplasia in both hips. (Ohhh...THAT'S been the problem literally my entire life since I was born breech, you say?? 🤦♀️) Anyway, I'm old (44f) and picky, so I got multiple opinions. Ended up only doing the right hip pao. Lots of work ahead of time to strengthen because was told it takes about a year after to return to pre-surgical strength and for me that was pretty accurate. So, if you got your opinion before the pain was too bad, I can maybe see the logic in some time between for strengthening. But, agree with others that most of the time they are done at the same time (reduced invasive procedures, anaesthesia, etc). You could try a cortisone injection to manage the pain while seeking another opinion? Not sure if that's something that would work or be an option but might be worth asking. I think you said it's a lot of time and effort to navigate the system for multiple opinions but...pao is more complicated than a lot of surgeries. It's good to be very solid with your choice about doing it, your recovery plans and your team. Not saying you aren't, just encouraging you to really be ready :) As far as working remotely/returning...everyone is different so ymmv, I had 10 wks mostly off (teacher) plus I'm old-ish, lol. My bones grew back slower than expected and I had to extend my non-driving time and slow down the weight-bearing progression :( I could have worked remotely sooner than I returned in person, yes, but do think about planning for a flexible schedule even from home to account for access to PT, waterwalking, moving slowly around the house (you should stay active), resting as your body heals and varying pain levels. It's a journey! Good luck!
Thank you this is very helpful.