Dave Zeis, head athletic trainer for the Dallas Stars, spoke with The Dallas Morning News, about hip surgeries in the team and how technology has impacted recovery.
Here are five things to know about preventative care of athletes' hips and returning from hip surgery, according to the article:
1. The team says they take preventative care due to being able to see femoroacetabular impingement on the head of the femur with X-Rays and MRIs, and these lead to labral tears.
2. Through research of FAIs, the team has chosen to proactively take care of them.
3. Around 50 players had X-rays on their hips last fall, and about 70 percent had varying hip issues.
4. This indicated a widespread problem with the head of the femur and its location in the hip socket.
5. Recovery from hip surgery can be a long process, with most players not returning to fully functional play for five to six months, Mr. Zeis told The Dallas Morning News.