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Chronic bursitis, tight IT band and torn muscle after THR. What now?
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@nancyppp A trip back to the surgeon for imaging would be a good idea (an x-ray won't show anything - you'll likely need an MRI or CT.) They might tell you they "have done everything we can" in which case you might aske for a referral to someone who specializes in revisions and complex cases.
I'm not familiar with IT band surgery specifically, but soft-tissue surgeries on ligaments and tendons often result in scar tissue formation, which is not very durable. Maybe this is causing the feeling of weakness you are
describing.
I have one question for you, based on your description of "debris" - do you possibly have a metal-on-metal hip implant? These can cause problems over time, and need to be replaced.
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Thank you for your response. It is not metal-on-metal. Surgeon said temp stitches dissolve prior to the muscles being fully healed so he uses permanent stitches. He did not say why those fell apart. He has only ever seen that once before. He cut a slit in the IT band to loosen it.
I wondered if I should contact him again or someone else. He said the x-ray looked fine but don't know why he didn't do an MRI or CT. How do I know if he specializes in revisions or complex cases as you mentioned?
I'm so frustrated. Everyone says how wonderful their hip replacement was. I am healthy, active (or was), of normal-to-under weight and 70 yr. old. No physical or health issues of any kind. I struggle to accept the fact that I can no longer walk more than a few minutes. With the use of a cane to take some of the weight off my leg, I can walk an additional minute or two, so it does help a little. I walk very slowly with small steps (even though I have long legs).