Hip injection

You are very welcome msjv. I have a pretty good process for selecting orthopedic surgeons, and now have very good Drs for my knees, hips, shoulders, and spine.

I still think the best thing I do to prevent pain is curtail my intake of sugar (and maintain a weight that is normal for my height or a bit lower). I love a coke now and then and the same for a cookie some for of chocolate, all of which I love. But since I intentionally cut sugar from my diet (well again, almost all.....) my arthritic joints (hips and shoulders) feel much better. My lumbar spine is in terrible shape, but my surgeon told me excellent core conditioning supports and protects the spine.

I have bursitis in both hips. I have also had hip replacement in my right hip. The pain for my hip was in my groin the pain of bursitis is actually what we think of as our hip which is on the side. I have cortisone injections in my bursa every four or five months. I walk for exercise and the injections really help. Yes, the injection is uncomfortable for a second but I aim for the result. I go to a big orthopedic practice and the Physicians Asst. is the one that gives me the injections. She can just press on the side and when she hits the spot I can feel exactly where the pain is. Good Luck

Thank you!

I have iliopsoas bursitis in my left hip after my left hip replacement and I can’t seem to have the pain go away if I sit too long or stand too long I’m just in pain. I’ve had several shots injections and now they want to go in another surgery where they release iliopsoas, but I’m not sure if I really want to do it at this point.
Thanks Frank

Hi Frank. Are you able to get a second opinion from outside your area? I know that’s not always possible but it might be helpful in making a decision. I’m so sorry you’re suffering with this pain.

Has anyone in this discussion had the Synvisc (aka jell shot) injection? Did it help? How long did it last?

ref: https://www.synviscone.com/what-is-synvisc-one/synvisc-faqs

I’ve had it in my knees and it lasted about 6-7 months. The one doc is recommending for hip is a steroid.

Hello,
Yes I do see several doctors here in Illinois they all say I should do the illiopsoas release but that requires cutting the tendon and I’m not really sure I wanna do something like that because they all say there’s no guarantee it will work . I did go to the Mayo Clinic on July 25 and I did see a specialist there. they have a procedure where they stretch the tendon and not cut it. I might do that. I did have a Cortizone injection while I was there to see how my hip is affected with that and I do have a follow-up video appointment with the doctor at the end of September, we will see how that goes. Then perhaps discuss surgery if I do it will be at the Mail clinic, thank you so much

Hi. It is interesting that you bring up the idea of theories. As we are all living longer it might be productive to keep a health record that covers the life span of ailments. It is also interesting to note that congenital anomalies, realized early in life may reduce the wear and tear that leads to arthritis.

Good morning all. I had my hip injection yesterday and had almost immediate, though not total, relief from the pain. The pain had improved for several days and returned a few days ago. Sooooo, if I understand this correctly, the pain IS generated from the hip joint and I’ll likely need a hip replacement at some point in my future.

If anyone has any suggestions about how to negate that need I’d be interested. I’m in the process of losing weight and will likely have one more injection before having surgery. I’m 77 and don’t want to wait until I’m too much older to have it done.

I’m so glad to have found this group.