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Psoas Muscle and Injections

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Hip_Horray
Hip_Horray

Hi all, I had my six month THR post op consultation with the Surgeon this morning. I have been suffering severe groin pain since my operation last November and at my six week consultation the Surgeon said this pain would  likely dissapear "over time".....but I suspected it wouldn't but gave it six months anyway. The pain and discomfort is worse then before surgery (((

The Surgeon is now saying it's likely "inflammation of the Psoas  muscle" and is recommending cortisone injections. 

Can any fellow hippies with similar prolonged post op groin pain offer any advice or have had these type injections?....and if so has it eased or fixed the problem?

regards

Philip  (OZ) 

 

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  • DAS50579
    DAS50579 Hip_Horray

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    I had THP 3 months ago.  I had the anterior procedure on my left hip.  My left leg is now longer than the left leg. I am limping.  The doctor and pt are still saying that both legs are exactly the same length.  They are saying my pelvic area is higher on the right non surgical side and that is why I am limping.  My right side is now starting to hurt. The area around the incision feels numb and have a burning sensation.  The surgeon does not seem to see anything wrong and also does not seem to believe me. He does not want to acknowledge that I have a bad limp.  I can feel it with every step. After calling many doctors no one wants to see a 3 month post op patient. I am going for PT several times a week and feel it is not helping.  Any advice?
    • christine0711
      christine0711 DAS50579

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      When I hear burning sensation I think inflammation. Whenever I’m really inflamed, it burns.  The important thing is to get inflammation down by rest, ice and NSAIDs.  In addition, I found muscles to be very weak after the surgery which caused a pelvic tilt, put pressure on my hamstring and then I had hamstring problems. Continue to work on strengthening.  But go beyond leg lifts. I found different kind of lunges really helped me. But I’m not a specialist. Just someone who’s lived through it so I would continue what your PT recommends. 
    • DAS50579
      DAS50579 christine0711

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      Thank you for your answer.  Yes I believe I must have the pelvic tilt and that must be why I am limping so badly. Were you iimpling too.  I will speak to the pt person when I go for my next visit.  Will mention lunges to her. The limping is really causing a lot of pain and is difficult to walk after a few steps. Everything is hurting and never thought I would be in such discomfort after the surgery.
    • fran1968
      fran1968 DAS50579

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      Hi there. I am 5 months post op TLHR and like you my left leg is longer then my right leg causing me to limp. I was also told my pelvis was uneven and like you my non operated side really hurts...so frustrating - walking still uncomfortable but fortunately gentle bike rides are enjoyable. I used a shoe insert to balance out the difference in leg lengths and that does seem to have helped - leg length difference definitely not as noticeable.

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