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Bursitis in left hip replacement

Posted by 50surgeries @50surgeries, Oct 25, 2018

When I went to my follow-up with my surgeon at the Mayo Clinic in August. To see what was causing me to have pain in my left hip. He discovered that the reason why I was having the severe hip pain in my left hip replacement was due to bursitis. His resident injected me with a steroid right into the spot where it was hurting. But, now two months later. The bursitis is back. Which is strange. Thinking about going to one of the local orthopedic doctors at the clinic I go to here at home where I live to see if another steroid injection will help. The pain is leaving me fully dependent on my power wheelchair again because it hurts to walk.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 20 8:36pm
In reply to @robert3428 "It's my understanding that people with hip replacement are more likely to have bursitis. It is..." + (show)
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It's my understanding that people with hip replacement are more likely to have bursitis. It is unfortunately a side effect of hip replacement surgery.

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Well, I'm one of the lucky ones then! I've had far fewer bouts with bursitis in my hips in the 18 years since their replacements than in the 10 years before. In spite of suffering a serious case of metallosis and having 3 revisions.

Bursitis is an inflammation in the bursa, typically caused by injury, irritation, or infection. Early after hip replacement, trochantic bursitis occurs in up 15% of patients, often due to swelling during the healing process, but most is cured by a steroid injection, though some require more than one. Subsequent bouts can be prevented by strengthening the surrounding muscles. I don't have numbers in front of me, but I would bet that close to 15% of people without hip replacements suffer bursitis at some point in their lives as well.

Have you had hip replacement surgery?

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robert3428 | @robert3428 | Sep 20 9:55pm

Yes both hips have been replaced the left in 2005 and the right in 2010. The right is a Stryker that is a recall. And unfortunately I now need revision surgery on it.

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gussie | @gussie | Sep 21 7:00am

I had a right hip replacement six years ago and developed bursitis in that hip about three years ago. I do have injections about twice a year and it does help.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Sep 21 10:15am
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Yes both hips have been replaced the left in 2005 and the right in 2010. The right is a Stryker that is a recall. And unfortunately I now need revision surgery on it.

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Are you having metallosis symptoms or other problems with the Stryker hip? Have you found a surgeon yet to do the revision?

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robert3428 | @robert3428 | Sep 21 11:25am

Yes I have a surgeon and I’m have problems with my hip. The hip is clicking and I’m having pain and trouble walking. I’m already scheduled for surgery at the end of October.

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leannestork | @leannestork | Sep 22 4:56am

Hi there
I had same and found I can’t have that area massaged or it wrecks the injection … I also had my hip stretched by Massure and sadly I think that has also wrecked it. So I won’t be letting anyone near the bursar or over stretching ever again. Just incase it helps.

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loriesco | @loriesco | Sep 23 9:58am

Try MFR! There is a section here at the Mayo Forum on it. I had my hips replaced 2012 and 14. (mid 50s) Every once in a while they act up from a variety of things. It can take a little bit to resolve it, but either rest sometimes OR exercise AND MFR (myo fascial release) gets them relieved. Do see your surgeon periodically to make sure everything structurally is good to go. I'll need mine done again at some point I'm sure.

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