THR acetabular cup problems

[allj]

Thank you for your words of encouragement. Beside the ongoing issues on the anterior side of my hip I also have glute issues (see attached). It looks like the muscle wasn't reattached!! Can it be reattached after 3 years? This wasn't supposed to happen

 

[CricketHip]

I don't see why it couldn't be attached.. your best bet is to ask this of your surgeon asap.
I am sorry you are dealing with this!

 

[Jamie]

Has this been a problem all along or is it something new? Is there any pain associated with your hip?

I agree that you need to speak with your surgeon immediately to see exactly what is going on.

 

[Hip4life]

@allj Yes, definitely questions to ask your surgeon. What makes you say that the glute issues are because the muscle wasn't reattached? Your MRI report says all the involved tendons were intact. Could this be more due to scarring? Again, good questions for the OS.

 

[allj]

I'm not sure but may have had this all the time but only recently really noticed it or it happened over time and I just noticed it. - Yes I have pain and on the side of the leg maybe where the piriformis attaches much of the time and especially by the afternoon; and when walking or carrying a somewhat heavy bag (like bird seed) the rectus femoris, and sometimes the groin near the pelvic area has fairly intense pain (5-7). Much of the pain is fairly difficult to bear. I was taking opioids for awhile but I overdid things so ended up in more pain not to mention the bowel and microbiome issues and not feeling like myself. Now I push through it or grin and bear it as best I can or just be bummed out. I have an appointment with the Melnic, the attending surgeon, on June 26. It feels good to be able to express my woes. Sorry to lay this on you all but I do appreciate your concern.

 

[Jamie]

No worries, @allj. We’re here to listen to your concerns and try to help. June 26th is a month away, so try and remain as comfortable as possible until then. Watch your activity levels and stop (if possible) when pain comes. I know you know the drill. Rest, elevate, ice and take whatever you are able to for the pain. It might help to journal your activity and pain levels for your visit with the doctor. He’ll be interested in what activity causes pain, where the pain is located, pain number on the pain scale, and what you can do that makes it better.