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  "name": "Steady recovery claims — Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
  "procedure": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
  "bodyRegion": "hip",
  "url": "https://growsteady.me/recovery-data/periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
  "attribution": "Steady — https://growsteady.me/recovery-data. Free to quote and reuse with a link back.",
  "schemaUrl": "https://growsteady.me/recovery-data/claims.json",
  "disclaimer": "Published cohort data. Not medical advice, not a prediction for an individual, and not a substitute for a surgeon or clinician.",
  "lastReviewed": "2026-06-11",
  "count": 20,
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      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "pain",
      "topic": "pain",
      "question": "What is typical pain at week 0 after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": null,
      "answer": "At week 0 after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), typical reported pain is 5.9 out of 10, within a reported band of 4 to 7.8. This describes a group of patients, not one person.",
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      "weekEnd": 0,
      "basis": "measured",
      "pain": {
        "low": 4,
        "typical": 5.9,
        "high": 7.8,
        "scale": "NRS 0-10 POD1 5.9 +/- 1.9 (mobile-messaging diary, n=29); band ~ mean +/- 1 SD"
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      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:pain:week-1",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "pain",
      "topic": "pain",
      "question": "What is typical pain at week 1 after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": null,
      "answer": "At week 1 after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), typical reported pain is 4.7 out of 10, within a reported band of 2 to 7.4. This describes a group of patients, not one person.",
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      "weekEnd": 1,
      "basis": "measured",
      "pain": {
        "low": 2,
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        "high": 7.4,
        "scale": "NRS 0-10; POD7 4.7 +/- 2.7 (same diary cohort)"
      },
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      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:pain:week-2",
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      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "pain",
      "topic": "pain",
      "question": "What is typical pain at week 2 after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": null,
      "answer": "At week 2 after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), typical reported pain is 4.1 out of 10, within a reported band of 0.8 to 7.4. This describes a group of patients, not one person.",
      "weekStart": 2,
      "weekEnd": 2,
      "basis": "measured",
      "pain": {
        "low": 0.8,
        "typical": 4.1,
        "high": 7.4,
        "scale": "NRS 0-10; POD14 4.1 +/- 3.3"
      },
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      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:pain:week-3",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "pain",
      "topic": "pain",
      "question": "What is typical pain at week 3 after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": null,
      "answer": "At week 3 after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), typical reported pain is 2 out of 10, within a reported band of 0 to 4.6. This describes a group of patients, not one person.",
      "weekStart": 3,
      "weekEnd": 3,
      "basis": "measured",
      "pain": {
        "low": 0,
        "typical": 2,
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        "scale": "NRS 0-10; days 20-21 2.0 +/- 2.6 — plateau begins"
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      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:pain:week-6",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "pain",
      "topic": "pain",
      "question": "What is typical pain at week 6 after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": null,
      "answer": "At week 6 after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), typical reported pain is 2.9 out of 10, within a reported band of 0 to 6.5. This describes a group of patients, not one person.",
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      "basis": "measured",
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        "typical": 2.9,
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        "scale": "NRS 0-10; days 27-42 fluctuate 2.6-3.0 (band from +/- 1 SD)"
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      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:pain:week-26",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "pain",
      "topic": "pain",
      "question": "What is typical pain at week 26 after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": null,
      "answer": "At week 26 after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), typical reported pain is 2.1 out of 10, within a reported band of 1.4 to 4.1. This describes a group of patients, not one person.",
      "weekStart": 26,
      "weekEnd": 26,
      "basis": "measured",
      "pain": {
        "low": 1.4,
        "typical": 2.1,
        "high": 4.1,
        "scale": "converted to 0-10 from VAS 0-100 -> 0-10: rest 14 / activity 41 at 6mo (Aarhus pain cohort n=299); typical = HOOS-Pain 79 inverted (100-HOOS)/10 — burden proxy, not momentary intensity"
      },
      "source": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6206701/",
      "sourceNote": null,
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      "lastReviewed": "2026-06-11"
    },
    {
      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:pain:week-104",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "pain",
      "topic": "pain",
      "question": "What is typical pain at week 104 after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": null,
      "answer": "At week 104 after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), typical reported pain is 1.6 out of 10, within a reported band of 1.4 to 4.1. This describes a group of patients, not one person.",
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      "weekEnd": 104,
      "basis": "measured",
      "pain": {
        "low": 1.4,
        "typical": 1.6,
        "high": 4.1,
        "scale": "converted to 0-10 from VAS rest 14/100, activity 41/100 unchanged at 24mo (Aarhus); typical = ANCHOR HOOS-Pain 84.3 inverted (n=391, mean f/u 2.6yr)"
      },
      "source": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5198872/",
      "sourceNote": null,
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    {
      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:milestone:protected-partial-weight-bearing-with-crutches-20-25-body-weight-foot-flat",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "milestone",
      "topic": "milestone",
      "question": "When is \"Protected partial weight-bearing with crutches (~20-25% body weight, foot-flat)\" typical after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": "Protected partial weight-bearing with crutches (~20-25% body weight, foot-flat)",
      "answer": "After Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), \"Protected partial weight-bearing with crutches (~20-25% body weight, foot-flat)\" is typically reached around week 0. Reported range: From POD 1 through 6-8 weeks; 6 wk in ~21% of protocols, 8 wk in ~18%, full published span 2-16 wk.",
      "weekStart": 0,
      "weekEnd": null,
      "basis": "reported",
      "pain": null,
      "source": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12573821/",
      "sourceNote": null,
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      "lastReviewed": "2026-06-11"
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    {
      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:milestone:full-weight-bearing-established",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "milestone",
      "topic": "milestone",
      "question": "When is \"Full weight-bearing established\" typical after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": "Full weight-bearing established",
      "answer": "After Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), \"Full weight-bearing established\" is typically reached around week 10. Reported range: 8-12 weeks, gated by x-ray consolidation; protocol-dependent. This one is a clinical judgement call, not a fixed date — it depends on your surgeon's clearance.",
      "weekStart": 10,
      "weekEnd": null,
      "basis": "reported",
      "pain": null,
      "source": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12573821/",
      "sourceNote": null,
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      "lastReviewed": "2026-06-11"
    },
    {
      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:milestone:off-crutches-normalized-gait",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "milestone",
      "topic": "milestone",
      "question": "When is \"Off crutches / normalized gait\" typical after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": "Off crutches / normalized gait",
      "answer": "After Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), \"Off crutches / normalized gait\" is typically reached around week 11. Reported range: Criterion-based during weeks 6-12 (symmetric gait, no Trendelenburg), not a fixed week. This one is a clinical judgement call, not a fixed date — it depends on your surgeon's clearance.",
      "weekStart": 11,
      "weekEnd": null,
      "basis": "reported",
      "pain": null,
      "source": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9528724/",
      "sourceNote": null,
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      "lastReviewed": "2026-06-11"
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    {
      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:milestone:return-to-driving-brake-reaction-time-normalized",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "milestone",
      "topic": "milestone",
      "question": "When is \"Return to driving (brake reaction time normalized)\" typical after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": "Return to driving (brake reaction time normalized)",
      "answer": "After Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), \"Return to driving (brake reaction time normalized)\" is typically reached around week 12. Reported range: Most not yet safe at 6 weeks; normalized by 12 weeks (single n=26 study). This one is a clinical judgement call, not a fixed date — it depends on your surgeon's clearance.",
      "weekStart": 12,
      "weekEnd": null,
      "basis": "reported",
      "pain": null,
      "source": "https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33829912/",
      "sourceNote": null,
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      "lastReviewed": "2026-06-11"
    },
    {
      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:milestone:return-to-work",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "milestone",
      "topic": "milestone",
      "question": "When is \"Return to work\" typical after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": "Return to work",
      "answer": "After Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), \"Return to work\" is typically reached around week 16. Reported range: Median 16 weeks, IQR 12-22 (n=242); 38.6% back by 12 wk, 85.7% by 24 wk (occupation split not reported).",
      "weekStart": 16,
      "weekEnd": null,
      "basis": "reported",
      "pain": null,
      "source": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12226093/",
      "sourceNote": null,
      "tier": "free",
      "url": "https://growsteady.me/recovery-data/periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "lastReviewed": "2026-06-11"
    },
    {
      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:milestone:start-running-impact-loading",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "milestone",
      "topic": "milestone",
      "question": "When is \"Start running / impact loading\" typical after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": "Start running / impact loading",
      "answer": "After Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), \"Start running / impact loading\" is typically reached around week 23. Reported range: 20-26 weeks, gated on normalized hip strength + functional tasks (the >80% abductor ratio is the later return-to-sport gate). This one is a clinical judgement call, not a fixed date — it depends on your surgeon's clearance.",
      "weekStart": 23,
      "weekEnd": null,
      "basis": "reported",
      "pain": null,
      "source": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9528724/",
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      "lastReviewed": "2026-06-11"
    },
    {
      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:milestone:return-to-sport",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "milestone",
      "topic": "milestone",
      "question": "When is \"Return to sport\" typical after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": "Return to sport",
      "answer": "After Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO), \"Return to sport\" is typically reached around week 38. Reported range: Mean ~8.9-9 months; RTS rate 63-91%; measured shift toward lower-impact sport.",
      "weekStart": 38,
      "weekEnd": null,
      "basis": "reported",
      "pain": null,
      "source": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11272631/",
      "sourceNote": null,
      "tier": "free",
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      "lastReviewed": "2026-06-11"
    },
    {
      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:phase:week-0-6",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "finding",
      "topic": "phase",
      "question": "What is normal at this stage after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": "Foot-flat weight bearing, by consensus",
      "answer": "The expert consensus is 25% foot-flat weight bearing for the first 6-8 weeks, with hip flexion limited to 90° and external rotation to 20° in the first 4-6 — the osteotomy needs time to unite.",
      "weekStart": 0,
      "weekEnd": 6,
      "basis": "reported",
      "pain": null,
      "source": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9528724/",
      "sourceNote": "North American Delphi consensus, 16 physiotherapists",
      "tier": "free",
      "url": "https://growsteady.me/recovery-data/periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "lastReviewed": "2026-06-11"
    },
    {
      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:phase:week-6-12",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "finding",
      "topic": "phase",
      "question": "What is normal at this stage after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": "Bike first, then elliptical; crutches go on criteria",
      "answer": "Stationary bike enters at weeks 6-8 and elliptical at 10-12. Crutch discharge is criterion-based — gait without a lurch or limp — not a fixed week. Full weight bearing typically lands at weeks 8-12.",
      "weekStart": 6,
      "weekEnd": 12,
      "basis": "reported",
      "pain": null,
      "source": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9528724/",
      "sourceNote": "Delphi consensus; weight-bearing review of 63 studies",
      "tier": "free",
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      "lastReviewed": "2026-06-11"
    },
    {
      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:phase:week-12-16",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "finding",
      "topic": "phase",
      "question": "What is normal at this stage after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": "Full hip motion returns",
      "answer": "Full hip range of motion is expected by weeks 12-16 (100% panel consensus) — the restriction phase is behind you.",
      "weekStart": 12,
      "weekEnd": 16,
      "basis": "reported",
      "pain": null,
      "source": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9528724/",
      "sourceNote": "North American Delphi consensus",
      "tier": "free",
      "url": "https://growsteady.me/recovery-data/periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "lastReviewed": "2026-06-11"
    },
    {
      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:phase:week-20-26",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "finding",
      "topic": "phase",
      "question": "What is normal at this stage after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": "The running window",
      "answer": "Consensus puts running initiation at weeks 20-26, gated on normalized hip strength and functional tasks.",
      "weekStart": 20,
      "weekEnd": 26,
      "basis": "reported",
      "pain": null,
      "source": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9528724/",
      "sourceNote": "North American Delphi consensus",
      "tier": "free",
      "url": "https://growsteady.me/recovery-data/periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "lastReviewed": "2026-06-11"
    },
    {
      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:trajectory:absent",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "gap",
      "topic": "trajectory",
      "question": "Why is my recovery slower than expected after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": null,
      "answer": "Steady has not sourced published data on different recovery tracks after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO). This records what our source review has found as of 2026-06-11 — it is not a statement that the question is unstudied.",
      "weekStart": null,
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      "basis": "absent",
      "pain": null,
      "source": null,
      "sourceNote": null,
      "tier": "free",
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      "lastReviewed": "2026-06-11"
    },
    {
      "id": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao:location:absent",
      "procedure": "periacetabular-osteotomy-pao",
      "procedureName": "Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)",
      "bodyRegion": "hip",
      "kind": "gap",
      "topic": "location",
      "question": "Where is it normal to feel pain after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)?",
      "title": null,
      "answer": "Steady has not sourced published data on where the pain is felt after Periacetabular osteotomy (PAO). This records what our source review has found as of 2026-06-11 — it is not a statement that the question is unstudied.",
      "weekStart": null,
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      "basis": "absent",
      "pain": null,
      "source": null,
      "sourceNote": null,
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      "lastReviewed": "2026-06-11"
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