I was diagnosed with a Torn Labrum last year; it was caused by Congenital Hip Dysplasia. This led me to a Total Hip Replacement. My surgeon gave me the go-ahead to start skating after 3 months post op. I didn't feel my leg was strong enough, so I waited until four months. When the Physical Therapy visits ended, I started working with a great Personal Trainer. I've only skated about six times, I have stamina to skate but can only skate for about a half an hour before the pain starts in my lower outside knee (IT Band). Every time I do something "new"- last time a few back crossovers. But it's going to take a long time to come back, if I can ever come back to skate the way I used to. I think I'll start lessons again in Feb.
Keep in mind I'm 61, and although I could skate up until the day of the surgery, I couldn't do much, so it's been over year since I've skated at my best. I was training for Adult Nationals in Cape Cod. I'm keeping my fingers crossed I'll be able to complete at ANs in 2016. Best of luck to your daughter. Best advice I was given - The turtle wins the race.