I can't believe people are criticizing the way this is handled. If the medical staff determined his hip(s) could handle a handful of games but not the grind of an entire season, why not maximize how much you could play without jeopardizing a full season of eligibility? I think it's perfectly reasonable.
Also, to those criticizing him for sitting a few games against cupcakes, again, this is just good planning. They didn't need him to beat them. So let him play in as many meaningful games as possible then shut him down when he hits his quota.
I do hope someone has an eye on his long term health. Hip injuries have long term impact.