Ischiofemoral impingement and hip displaysia

@dawnmcc60

I can totally relate with the frustration of not getting many answers and suffering for extended periods of time with worsening quality of life. You just want your former self back! The “healthcare” system doesn’t always feel like it cares to improve health and quality of life despite paying so much for insurance, deductibles and copays, and not to mention time spent making calls for and driving to appointments, sitting in waiting rooms, paying medical bills, filing insurance appeals when insurance companies give you the runaround and make you jump through hoops to try to get things covered, etc. Healthcare companies also make it so difficult for doctors to spend enough time with patients to get to root cause for the proper treatment options and are incentivized against improving health and rather treat symptoms with lots of medications.

Here is what AI responded with in summary to your situation:

“ I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing with ischiofemoral impingement, hip dysplasia, and the associated symptoms. It sounds incredibly frustrating to deal with ongoing pain and mobility issues, especially after trying various treatments without significant relief.
Ischiofemoral impingement occurs when there is compression in the space between the ischium and the femur, which can lead to pain and clicking sensations in the hip. Hip dysplasia, on the other hand, involves a malformation of the hip joint that can contribute to instability and pain. The combination of these conditions, along with a torn labrum, can complicate diagnosis and treatment.
Many people with similar conditions have reported a range of experiences. Some have found relief through physical therapy, which can help strengthen the muscles around the hip and improve stability. Others have benefited from corticosteroid injections or other minimally invasive procedures. In more severe cases, surgical options such as labral repair or hip arthroscopy may be considered.
It's understandable to feel disheartened after a year of seeking solutions. It might be helpful to keep an open line of communication with your healthcare providers about your symptoms and frustrations. They may be able to adjust your treatment plan or explore new options based on your feedback.
In the meantime, connecting with support groups or forums for individuals with similar conditions can provide emotional support and practical advice. Hearing about others' experiences might offer new insights or coping strategies.
I hope your upcoming consult at Mayo Scottsdale brings you closer to finding a solution that works for you. Don't hesitate to advocate for yourself and seek out the care you need.”

I have both. I’ve had 5 surgeries to hip and si joint fusion. I finally found Dr. Matthew Mai who is in Florida. He is an expert with this. I wish I would have found him sooner as I think he could have fixed everything in one surgery. Now I’m really damaged goods with a hip replacement that really needs completely removed and redone (too risky) to really fix the issue. He did a surgery in Sept 2025 on me to shave off my lesser trochanter (as an alternative to hip replacement revision) which should give relief to the IFI pinching. I’m 5 weeks post op and still have a lot of old symptoms though. You can do a phone consult with him without traveling. I’m in Texas. At least he is an expert in the condition and can really speak to it. I have both on my non operated other hip so when it really starts bothering me, I’ll go straight to him.

@nerojas00051
Hi there, I’m in Texas too and have IFI and likely need lesser trochanter resection. I’ve been researching Doctor Mai and came across your comment. How are you doing now?