In Mid Feb 20 I underwent hip arthroscopy to repair labral tear and FAI in left hip. The Surgeon found the labrum was too damaged and required a reconstruction using a graft. Post recovery went really well for the first 4-5 weeks and the severe pain I was experiencing prior to surgery was gone, it was amazing as I could look forward to recovering my previous active life style and love of golf.
The hip started grumbling again about 5 weeks and rapidly regressed with a MRI at approx 11 week mark showing the graft had not taken properly and tearing, the joint cartilage now shot with changes in bio metrics , bone marrow edema in both femoral head and acetabular etc etc etc (please note my hip arthroscopic outcome and experience is rare and is not the norm - I just happened to be that very unlucky person.)
Pain excruciating back on crutches and referred to joint replacement specialist - On 20 May 20 met with joint replacement specialist who took more X rays which show further regression. Now with no joint space, bone on bone with femoral head pushing up into back of hip - urgent hip replacement required - left THR occurred on 26 May 20
Whirlwind- posterior surgery with ceramic uncemented implant occurred 26 May andI went home on same day; the first few days were pretty rough if I am honest. Today is Day 5 - yet to see any external bruising but can certainly feel lots of internal bruising. I am moving pretty well with daily increases in weight bearing however their is severe pain still in my buttocks and thigh and knee especially at end of day and through night - yes there have been a few tears, I am trying to remain focused on light at end of the tunnel; first week is much tougher than I thought it would be but know it is necessary so I was glad to see and hear what others were experiencing when I found your forum.
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