title: Rehabilitation after hip arthroscopy and labral repair in a high school football athlete.
abstract: METHODS
  Case Report
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Femoral acetabular impingement (FAI) has been implicated in the etiology of acetabular labral tears. The rehabilitation of younger athletes following arthroscopic surgery for FAI and labral tears is often complex and multifactorial. A paucity of evidence exists to describe the rehabilitation of younger athletes who have undergone arthroscopic hip surgery.
  
  
  METHODS
  This case report describes a four-phase rehabilitation program for a high school football player who underwent hip arthroscopy with a labral repair and chondroplasty.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The player returned to training for football 16 weeks later and at the 4 month follow-up was pain free with no signs of FAI.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  There is little evidence regarding the rehabilitation of younger athletes who undergo arthroscopic hip surgery. This case study described a four phase rehabilitation program for a high school football player who underwent hip arthroscopy and labral repair. The patient achieved positive outcomes with a full return to athletic activity and football. The overall success of these patients depends on the appropriate surgical procedure and rehabilitation program.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Femoral acetabular impingement (FAI), hip, hip impingement
  
  
  METHODS
  4-Case report.
authors.forename: Scott W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Cheatham
authors.forename: Morey J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Kolber