United KingdomI had a left THR four+ years ago age 69 - needed not due to age/arthritis but undiagnosed Perthes disease as a child. Took almost 60 years to get the op, left leg being shorter. Surgeon lengthened the leg 2 and half cms and until past year it had been semi-satisfactory as in no pain but still same rotation limitations as past 60 years.
For past year have had pain firstly in outer thigh which when finally got to speak to surgeon - diagnosed (on phone call only due to Covid) as Trochanteric Bursitis and physio recommended.
Physio achieved nothing - managed a face to face appt. by going privately when a full examination was diagnosed as a problem with the psoas tendon and an ultrasound guided injection as treatment. Had this done - again privately but 6 weeks later proved useless.
In addition I have ongoing sciatica in my right leg- well I call it sciatica having had several similar flare-ups for past 20 years. In 2018 I had an epidural steroid injection - which was of no use but then had a Facet Joint Injection which gave me 16 months pain free. Flared up again at start of pandemic so now at the mercy of NHS waiting list for further similar injection or denervation.
It has been suggested by various physiotherapists that lengthening my left leg during THR could have caused an imbalance as my body had adjusted for over 60 years to that shorter leg.
My worry is that each consultant only deals with their own speciality when there could be a spinal cause for both sides - on previous sciatica flare-ups the pain has been down the leg and into my foot - this time it is mainly in my back/ankle and I can pinpoint the source of the pain - the exact spot where the Facet joint injection was done.
The hip surgeon says (from x-rays) the implant is fine and he couldn't do it better today but I feel a more holistic approach may be beneficial.
MRI scans - over 2 years ago show spinal stenosis, lower 4 lumbar discs degenerate with some disc bulges, L5 nerve roots impinged. Several other findings but appreciate that most people my age will have many similar characteristics.
I have reached a point now where I don't know which side hurts more and am becoming more and more housebound as unable to walk very far, plus my balance is shot, otherwise no other health issues but I just want to be able to do normal things - like go for a walk, take my grandchildren out.
For past year have had pain firstly in outer thigh which when finally got to speak to surgeon - diagnosed (on phone call only due to Covid) as Trochanteric Bursitis and physio recommended.
Physio achieved nothing - managed a face to face appt. by going privately when a full examination was diagnosed as a problem with the psoas tendon and an ultrasound guided injection as treatment. Had this done - again privately but 6 weeks later proved useless.
In addition I have ongoing sciatica in my right leg- well I call it sciatica having had several similar flare-ups for past 20 years. In 2018 I had an epidural steroid injection - which was of no use but then had a Facet Joint Injection which gave me 16 months pain free. Flared up again at start of pandemic so now at the mercy of NHS waiting list for further similar injection or denervation.
It has been suggested by various physiotherapists that lengthening my left leg during THR could have caused an imbalance as my body had adjusted for over 60 years to that shorter leg.
My worry is that each consultant only deals with their own speciality when there could be a spinal cause for both sides - on previous sciatica flare-ups the pain has been down the leg and into my foot - this time it is mainly in my back/ankle and I can pinpoint the source of the pain - the exact spot where the Facet joint injection was done.
The hip surgeon says (from x-rays) the implant is fine and he couldn't do it better today but I feel a more holistic approach may be beneficial.
MRI scans - over 2 years ago show spinal stenosis, lower 4 lumbar discs degenerate with some disc bulges, L5 nerve roots impinged. Several other findings but appreciate that most people my age will have many similar characteristics.
I have reached a point now where I don't know which side hurts more and am becoming more and more housebound as unable to walk very far, plus my balance is shot, otherwise no other health issues but I just want to be able to do normal things - like go for a walk, take my grandchildren out.
