Ep 81: The orthopaedic surgeon’s view of hip pain and FAI, with Dr Travis Maak
When working with a patient who has femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAI), knowing how and when to work with an orthopaedic surgeon can feel daunting. Dr. Travis Maak puts your mind at ease today as he chats with Dan and Chelsea to share the surgeon's perspective. Dr Maak is a strong proponent of multidisciplinary practice—he’s a big fan of physical therapists and surgeons working together. In today’s episode, he covers when to refer a patient to a surgeon, what happens when hip treatments aren’t going to plan, different surgical techniques and how they can influence rehabilitation.