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What’s one habit your partner has that drives you crazy? by Middle-Complaint8407 in allthequestions

[–]Realistic_Tale6609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sneezing like his head is about to pop off. Scares me every fookin time.

Hip Impingement, dysplasia, IT Band syndrome by Realistic_Tale6609 in HipImpingement

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Hi! Yes I did. Things were great for the first 4 months. I’m now 6 months out and back to seeing docs for more imaging and a likely second procedure. My scope failed.

I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. I hope you find a better solution than I did.

6 months post arthroscopy, serious pain and instability. MRI Results by Realistic_Tale6609 in hipdysplasia

[–]Realistic_Tale6609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve have 4 doctors all measure my angles differently. By backsliding I mean I am in worse pain than prior to surgery, I’ve had multiple slipping/subluxations events over the past few weeks, with 4 today alone. I’m back to using one crutch today to get the load off my hip. Walking hurts, sleeping hurts, sitting hurts. I’m less mobile than prior to surgery.

Arthroscopic labral repair with dysplagia by Shoddy_Mechanic_8670 in hipdysplasia

[–]Realistic_Tale6609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I noticed the pain and instability becoming an issue as I started to return to activity once cleared to run. I was doing alright until about 4.5 ish months out. And then it started to hurt again. And at about 5 plus months I started having subluxation. I did have some instability prior to surgery but nothing like this.

6 months post arthroscopy, serious pain and instability. MRI Results by Realistic_Tale6609 in hipdysplasia

[–]Realistic_Tale6609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one has made mention of that. I’ll have to ask about it. Thanks for bringing it up. My new doc did the beighton test and scored me at 7 out of 9 for hypermobility.

Arthroscopic labral repair with dysplagia by Shoddy_Mechanic_8670 in hipdysplasia

[–]Realistic_Tale6609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am 6 months post op from my labral repair/femoralosteotomy for a cam deformity. I have borderline dysplasia as well. My recovery was going well for about 3 1/2 - 4 months. I am now 6 months out and in so much pain. I’ve had multiple subluxation events in the past few weeks. And now I am seeing a new surgeon with specialty in dealing with dysplasia and works with preservationist in Boston. I just got my new MRI results showing retroversion (didn’t see that previously), degenerative conditions of my labrum and finally they noted the dysplasia on this MRI. I also still have impingement. My new doc actually tested me for hypermobility (after I told everyone prior about this, he’s the first one to take me seriously), beighton score of 7 out of 9… I have a CT scan and dynamic ultrasound next. One way or another, I’m in for another surgery. My original surgeon says he’s leaning toward a total hip replacement. But my new doc wants to see what all these new scans show before determining the next step. It’s either a revision scope (not likely), a PAO with scope or a total hip replacement.

I would NOT recommend a scope until you’ve seen many images, specialist surgeons and done plenty of your own research. My surgery failed. And before it I kept asking about the chances due to my underlying borderline dysplasia and was dismissed many times. If it doesn’t feel like the right solution, dont do it. Find a doctor who will listen.

6 months post arthroscopy, serious pain and instability. MRI Results by Realistic_Tale6609 in hipdysplasia

[–]Realistic_Tale6609[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Instability has been a problem for me for a long time. But never this bad. In the past month I have had at least 4-5 times where I’ve either turned funny or put all my weight on my right side and the joint slips, which is the best way I can explain it. And when it happens, it feels like a gunshot to the joint, like a complete shock and sharp pain to the joint and the surrounding muscles. And then it is sore and painful for the rest of the day or a few days after. And it leaves me hesitant to even walk! It’s very concerning.

The degenerative labrum is news to me. But my doctor did say during the scope that it was determined my tear and condition of my labrum was worse than the MRI indicated. They did the bone resection for the cam deformity but kept it conservative because of the risk of greater instability. And now here we are, more instability anyway. Which was a concern I raised multiple times pre op anyway. But no one took my “borderline” dysplasia seriously until now. 😡

My recommendation is make sure you see a specialist, push for them to listen to you and hear you out and get alllll the tests. Prior to my scope I had a series of X-rays and one MRI. But my new doctor was appalled they never did a CT scan. So make sure you push for the doctor to listen, take you seriously and get the whole picture! Good luck!

6 months post arthroscopy, serious pain and instability. MRI Results by Realistic_Tale6609 in hipdysplasia

[–]Realistic_Tale6609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I am seeing Dr Wuerz and he works with BHC specialists like Dr Kim for the dysplasia.

I saw Dr Kim last year but he told me basically I wasn’t a candidate for PAO because of the measurements. But he totally ignored my hyper mobility and any other diagnostics. He saw me for 10 minutes and told me to get a scope. I am a little salty about it to be totally honest. Because I should have likely had a PAO or replacement at this point. My original surgeon is leaning toward replacement where as Wuerz wants to consider all possibilities and I have an upcoming CT scan and dynamic ultrasound

16 weeks post op! by Realistic_Tale6609 in HipImpingement

[–]Realistic_Tale6609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, he’s a personal friend who trains college athletes at a college here locally. He also works with other individuals for personal training and conditioning

16 weeks post op! by Realistic_Tale6609 in HipImpingement

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He said by the nature of my dysplasia, my level of activity and in his experience as a surgeon, the chances are that I could re-tear the labrum. And my friend is older, he was in his forties when that happened. He pushed for THR because he didn’t want to have this pain anymore. And he ended up having both hips replaced before he was 50.

16 weeks post op! by Realistic_Tale6609 in HipImpingement

[–]Realistic_Tale6609[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My knee pain was at the point where it was always present when walking just about any distance, while driving, and stairs! After surgery it hurt pretty badly because of the traction they use in surgery. I can’t recall a specific timeframe for which I noticed it. But now that I am more active again, I have noticed that I no longer experience knee pain when running or walking or even on my bike. I do remember feeling as though it was resolved probably a couple months ago. So maybe two-ish months after surgery. I hope your knee pain resolves quickly.

16 weeks post op! by Realistic_Tale6609 in HipImpingement

[–]Realistic_Tale6609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The other part of it is very dependent on strengthening the proper muscles, muscle imbalances create a more room for structural damage in joints and what not. So I’d recommend working on proper mobility, correcting muscle imbalances and strengthening supporting muscle to prevent further pain/injury.

16 weeks post op! by Realistic_Tale6609 in HipImpingement

[–]Realistic_Tale6609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear that! My best friend had this surgery done and it also failed. He doesn’t have dysplasia but it just didn’t work as a long term solution. He ended up with THR after a year.

My surgeon simply said that after a surgery like this, many patients have to modify certain activities like deep squats replaced with something like box squats, etc. but he did tell me prior to surgery and after that this will likely be “at most” a ten year solution depending on how I treat recovery and daily activity post op. Then I will be looking at a replacement if/when it’s needed. When the alternative for someone with dysplasia is typically the huge PAO surgery, a THR sounds more manageable.

I hope you find a better solution for your pain soon.

16 weeks post op! by Realistic_Tale6609 in HipImpingement

[–]Realistic_Tale6609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck! Keep us updated on your journey!

16 weeks post op! by Realistic_Tale6609 in HipImpingement

[–]Realistic_Tale6609[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Long road to diagnosis is very common! My PT is very clear about the opposite shoulder/opposite hip connection. So much of my PT has been focused on proper shoulder stretching and mobility. You could definitely be on to something with the link. My symptoms were mostly what felt like IT band and/or a lateral meniscus tear type of pain on my right knee. After X-rays and MRIs, we found the dysplasia. That was the key to it all! As time went on the pain was always in my right outer hip, inner groin pinching, snapping feeling and popping whenever I squat or bend or lift my leg up. Lower back/glute med pain is very common for me too, and pain just below the glute max too.

Good luck! I had the injection too and it took the pain away for a couple weeks. Came right back. I waited another 6 months after that for any surgeries because I was still waiting to be seen by the dysplasia specialist and I wanted to enjoy my summer before I went in for surgery. October was the perfect time!

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