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Welcome to the Patient Resources page at HipPreservation.org, your hub for essential information to support your hip health journey. Here, you’ll find detailed guides on pre- and post-surgery exercises, recovery tips, and important instructions tailored for your hip preservation surgery. We offer a variety of resources, including exercise protocols, wound care guidance, and postoperative care recommendations to ensure a smooth recovery process. Our goal is to provide you with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about your treatment and maintain optimal hip health. Explore our comprehensive materials to stay informed and empowered throughout your recovery process.

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Snowy Mountain

Hip Preservation in Denver

Expert hip dysplasia and joint preservation care in the Denver metro area

Planet Made of Plastic

International Hip Dysplasia Care

A trusted destination for patients traveling from Canada, the UAE, and beyond

Dance Practice

Understanding Hip Pain

Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatment paths for hip-related conditions

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Download Our Free Hip Dysplasia eBook

Get our patient guide to understanding dysplasia, diagnosis, and surgical options

Therapy and Rehab

Hip Arthroscopy

Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO)

Combined Hip Arthroscopy and PAO

Hip Arthroscopy

Hip Arthroscopy

Pre and Post Operative Instructions

Pre-surgery hip evaluation with doctor and post-surgery hip recovery demonstrating protected movement and support.

Hip Arthroscopy
Surgery Checklist

Hip arthroscopy surgery preparation checklist illustrating common preoperative planning steps.

Return-To-Sport
Timeline

Visual timeline showing recovery and return to sports after hip arthroscopy surgery.

Everyday Life After Hip Arthroscopy

Visual guide showing common daily activities and recovery tips after hip arthroscopy surgery

Therapy and Rehab

Therapy and Rehab

Pre-Surgery Physical Therapy Exercises

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Pre-surgery physical therapy exercises focusing on hip strength and mobility before hip surgery

Hip Arthroscopy
Rehab

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Rehabilitation exercises and therapist support as part of a hip preservation recovery program

Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) Rehab

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Early recovery exercise as part of periacetabular osteotomy rehabilitation

Daily Recovery
Log

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Printable daily recovery log used to monitor progress during physical therapy and hip rehab.

Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO)

Periacetabular Osteotomy

Life After PAO: Recovery & FAQs

Recovery after hip surgery with supported walking and emphasis on the hip joint.

Preparing for PAO Surgery

Hospital room scene illustrating preparation steps before periacetabular osteotomy surgery.

PAO Surgery: Risks and Recovery

Patient seated on hospital bed during recovery after periacetabular osteotomy, with highlighted hip anatomy and physician review.

Overview of PAO and What to Expect

Patient guide PDF overview of periacetabular osteotomy and the recovery process.

PAO Surgery
Checklist

Periacetabular osteotomy surgery checklist with preparation items and planning tools.

Am I Too Young
or Too Old for PAO?

Orthopedic surgeon reviewing a hip X-ray with patients of different ages during a clinical consultation

What Pain to Expect After PAO & How It’s Managed

Patient participating in guided physical therapy with a clinician during hip surgery recovery in a modern rehabilitation setting

Do Screws Need to Come Out After PAO?

Pelvic X-ray illustrating surgical screws used to stabilize the hip after periacetabular osteotomy during a clinical consultation

Understanding Anesthesia for Hip Preservation Surgery

Anesthesia provider preparing a patient for surgery in a modern operating room, emphasizing safe and monitored anesthesia care

Why Hip Arthroscopy Alone Is Not Enough in Dysplasia

Medical illustration comparing a normal hip and a dysplastic hip during an orthopedic consultation to explain structural instability

What Happens If I Wait to Have Hip Preservation Surgery?

Patient seated on an examination table reviewing a medical timeline with a physician during a follow-up consultation

Pregnancy & Childbirth After PAO

Illustration of a pregnant patient calmly meeting with a physician in a modern medical office to discuss pregnancy planning and care

Combined Hip Arthroscopy and PAO

Combined Hip Arthroscopy and PAO

Pre-Operative
Instructions

Preoperative consultation for combined hip arthroscopy and periacetabular osteotomy with imaging review.

AmbIT Pain Control Pump Instructions

Instructions for using an AmbIT pain control pump after hip surgery.

Surgery Checklist (Combined)

Preoperative checklist for combined hip arthroscopy and periacetabular osteotomy surgery.

Managing Recovery from Combined Surgeries

Managing recovery after combined hip arthroscopy and periacetabular osteotomy PDF.

Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia

Diagnosis of
Hip Dysplasia

Guide explaining how hip dysplasia is diagnosed.

Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Patient guide with questions to discuss with a doctor about hip dysplasia.

What Causes Hip Dysplasia?

Downloadable guide explaining the causes of hip dysplasia.

Understanding Hip Dysplasia

Understanding hip dysplasia PDF for patients and families.

Why Hip Dysplasia Is Often Missed

Medical illustration of an orthopedic specialist reviewing hip imaging to evaluate hip dysplasia

Will My Children Have Hip Dysplasia?

Medical illustration showing a parent and child with hip anatomy overlay, representing genetic risk of hip dysplasia

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