Hip Preservation with Dr. Masri
Dr. Mahmoud Masri (publishing academically as Dr. Mahmoud Almasri) is an orthopedic surgeon and hip preservation specialist in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Director of the Cincinnati Hip Preservation Center, known for its research and education.
Dr. Masri is dual board certified in Canada and the US, a Fellow of ISHA (International Society of Hip Arthroscopy), and holds a leadership role with ISHA, The Hip Preservation Society. He is an MLS team physician for FC Cincinnati and its Academy System.
Dr. Almasri has treated 15,000+ hip patients and performed 2,000+ surgeries, most hip-related.
This channel covers what hip patients aren't hearing clearly: when a labral tear needs surgery, what happens while you wait, how to know if you're a real candidate, and what separates good recoveries from bad ones.
Topics include: labral tears, FAI, hip arthroscopy, cartilage damage, diagnostics, recovery timelines, and hip preservation for athletes, especially soccer players.
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Hip Preservation with Dr. Masri
I Had Hip Arthroscopy and Tried to Rush My Recovery. Here's What Happened.
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The thing that ruins most hip arthroscopy recoveries has nothing to do with surgical skill. I have done this surgery hundreds of times, and I have watched recovery play out across thousands of patients. But here is the part I rarely say out loud. I have had hip arthroscopy myself, and I made exactly the mistake I tell every patient not to make.
In this episode, I'm going to walk you through what actually happens biologically in your hip after surgery, the rehab mistakes that keep patients stuck, and my own recovery story, including where I broke my own rules.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 I Had Hip Arthroscopy and Tried to Rush My Recovery. Here's What Happened.
1:00 What is actually healing inside your hip after surgery
3:29 The biggest rehab mistakes after hip arthroscopy
5:45 How muscle weakness slows down your progress
7:29 Are you doing too much too soon after surgery
8:30 What happened when I ignored my own advice
9:45 The truth about hip capsule healing timelines
11:04 The pattern behind patients who recover well
11:20 Final advice before your next appointment
❓ QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Why does hip arthroscopy recovery take longer than expected?
Recovery timing depends on how the labrum, hip capsule, and hip flexor tendon heal, not on how small the incisions were. These tissues mature over weeks and months regardless of how motivated or pain free you feel.
Why does my hip still hurt months after hip arthroscopy?
Persistent pain at six weeks, three months, or beyond is usually caused by muscle weakness and joint irritation rather than a failed repair. In most cases the tissue is still healing and is not yet strong enough for the demands being placed on it.
What rehab mistakes slow down hip arthroscopy recovery?
Common mistakes include starting aggressive exercises like clamshells or straight leg raises too early and stretching the hip capsule before it has healed. These actions feel productive but actually keep the hip irritated and stall progress.
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ABOUT MAHMOUD ALMASRI, MD:
Dr. Mahmoud Almasri is a dual board-certified orthopedic surgeon (FRCSC, ABOS) specializing in hip preservation, hip arthroscopy, and athletic hip disorders at Cincinnati SportsMedicine and Orthopedic Center. He has independently performed over 2,000 orthopedic surgeries and has seen more than 25,000 patients in practice, with more than 15,000 treated for hip related disorders. His approach centers on identifying the true driver of each patient's pain rather than relying on imaging alone. He uses a structured framework combining clinical assessment, imaging, and diagnostic injections to confirm the diagnosis before recommending any treatment.
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