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Hello , I had a total hip replacement in 2021 due from a truck accident in 2018. Before the THR I had several cortisone injections but they didn’t help much after the THR I still had deep groin pain . The docs told me I needed the iliopsoas release and surgery was the only way it may work but no guarantees. I had that done in Mayo 12/24 . I still have pain when I walk more than a few minutes or sit in a prone position for more than minutes as well . I had several additional cortisone injections after but I think this is the best it’s going to get . I also have been doing PT three times a week since February 2025. My legs are stronger but the pain in the groin just will not go away. Before this I was an avid bike rider and a golfer. So now it’s the meds pretty much keeping me going . It’s unfortunate however I do not like drugs but I have really no choice at this point. I guess in time we will see how it goes . Personally my PT believes I have permanent nerve damage I believe he is correct . Thank you and good luck with your hip

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Thanks for your reply, frankcat. I wonder if a nerve ablation could help if that is the issue. Someone mentioned that in a post. The surgeon did mention the release surgery you had, but I’ve decided against it as I could walk and hike before the recent cortisone injection and I did not want to deal with weakness again. My issue was lifting my leg without pain prior to the injection. It did take lots of effort though, 16+ months of PT and 5-6 months seeing a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulation doctor weekly. I won’t ever have another cortisone injection because I’m back at the beginning again.

Hope you can figure out a way to resolve the pain.