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[gruke1226913!]

November 10th is surgery date. My backstory is I have had an arthritic hip for several years based on X-ray. Had no pain in hip but had right side radiculopathy. MRI was ordered for spine and showed bulging discs in the lumbar column and was managed for the spine condition by pain management for 1.5 years. Ended up this year with herniated disc and had a laminectomy/discectomy. About 3 weeks post op had groin pain and everyone thought it was residual nerve pain healing from surgery. At week 12 spine surgeon ordered hip MRI. Basically no labrum left and a large cyst in iliopsoas area which was causing the pain/discomfot.

What I can say in hindsight and after research that this can occur in conjunction with degenerative hip disease, as both conditions can affect the lumbar spine and lead to overlapping symptoms. The pain from hip degeneration may mimic or exacerbate radicular symptoms due to nerve compression in the spine. Puzzle has been solved and looking forward to getting back to 100%.

 

[Layla]

Hello and Welcome to the forum!
You've certainly had a long road with your back. The unexpected news about your hip had to feel discouraging. I'm sorry for the pain you've dealt with and continue to endure. Thankfully surgery is soon and then you'll be able to work your way back to where you want to be. Brighter days are on the way!

I'll leave the pre-op info just in case you haven't read it lately. Best wishes for your comfort as you wait out the next few weeks.

HIP PRE-OP GUIDELINES

If you are at the stage where you have joint pain but don't know for sure if you are ready to have surgery, these links may help:

Score Chart: How bad is my arthritic hip?
Choosing a surgeon and a prosthesis
BMI Calculator - What to do if your surgeon says you're too heavy for joint replacement surgery
Longevity of implants and revisions: How long will my new joint last?

If you are at the stage where you are planning to have surgery but are looking for information so you can be better prepared for what is to come, take a look at these links:

Recovery Aids: A comprehensive list for hospital and home
Recliner Chairs: Things you need to know if buying one for your recovery
Pre-Op Interviews: What's involved?
Check out -> The BoneSmart Recovery Shop for commonly used products.

Nutrition is of paramount importance. Available here are dietary tips, nutrition basics and additional food supplements. These articles are both general advice on food and specific guidelines aimed at people both pre- and post-surgery.

And if you want to picture what your life might be like with a replaced hip, take a look at stories of amazing hip recoveries
@gruke1226913!

 

[Hip4life]

@gruke1226913! Welcome! I always think of one of my favorite songs growing up in Sunday School, "Dem Bones" when we talk about how one part of the body can affect another. It still amazes me. I'm so glad you have your surgery date and it is just around the corner. Yes, it will be so good too get back to your life. I hadn't realized how small my world had become because of my hip pain. It's certainly worth the surgical pain and realtively short period of time and patience to be back on the road to being yourself again. Blessings for your upcoming surgery. We're here for you!