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Can you sit or walk after hip arthroscopy?

You will use crutches or a walker for one to two weeks after hip arthroscopy. You will be able to sit but need to avoid sitting on low surfaces that flex your hip more than 90 degrees. Other things to avoid after hip arthroscopy include:

  • Pivoting over the hip you had surgery on
  • Crossing your legs with your ankle on your knee
  • Lifting the leg straight up

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