2 yr old THR still painful

[petch]

Hi, I'm new here and I have some questions about my hip replacement. My surgery was Oct. 30th 2008. I have a divot where the top of the scar starts and a lot of pain in that area. I also have groan pain and tightness when I walk and low back pain. My psoas muscle is tight and my SI joint is rotated with the right going forward ( my hip replacement is on my right side). I was injured in a MVA 5 and half years ago and this is the third surgery for this hip. The first was to repair a torn labrum and the second was a bone decompression to try to slow down the avascular necrosis that had devoloped. I know this is a lot of information, but I'm very frustrated and tired of being in pain. My surgeon is not helpful. Has anyone dealt with this?? Thanks

 

[Josephine]

Hi ptech - I moved your post so you don't derail the scar pictures thread and so you get answers of your own. You had my pm?

 

[JudyS]

Petch,
First welcome. Sorrry you are having so much pain. I think if I were you, i would be getting a second opinion for sure. My right hip replacement took care of my hip pain. I do have many spine problems and am facing surgery again soon, but I can separate the two areas now.
Have you been in physical therapy?
judy

 

[hurtingbuthopeful]

Petch -

I think Judy is right - you need a second opinion. My scar is a bit concave and I do have tightness also but I am not in any pain. Good luck and don't procrastinate!

 

[loggon]

Wow Petch sorry you are in so much pain. I am a knee but
I would get a second opinion if I where you. Sounds like
you might need some PT or something.

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[petch]

Thanks for the response!!! I did get your rely Josephine, thanks. I responded, but I'm not sure were I sent it. Still figuring this out. I am in PT and have been for awhile. My PT is almost as frustrated as I am and he is the one who recommended a second opionion. I am in the process of researching surgeons in the Seattle area. I am wondering if there is some nerve involvement, because when I sit for awhile and get up my leg feels weak and tingling. I am going to my Dr. on Weds. and asking if he will prescribe an MRI so we can see if there is any soft tissue damage.