Had surgery — or planning it? These phase-by-phase guides walk you through what recovery actually looks like: the milestones that matter, the red flags to watch for, and how you earn your way back to the life and the sport you love. Each one is printable and built to sit next to Dr. Kelly's own instructions.
Prehab through return-to-play testing — the flagship guide, ~9–12 months.
Open the guide →Why a repair takes longer than a trim, and how to protect it — ~4–6 months.
Open the guide →What the sling weeks are for, and the road back — ~4–6 months.
Open the guide →Labral repair and FAI — crutches, milestones, and return to sport, ~4–6 months.
Open the guide →Why early motion matters most — walking aids, strengthening, return to activity.
Open the guide →Hip precautions, walking aids, and the road back to the activities you love.
Open the guide →Schedule a follow-up with Dr. Kelly at Tri-City Orthopedics.
Schedule at Tri-City OrthopedicsOr call the office: (509) 460-5588