Connect← Return to Atrophy of left obturator and piriformis musculature after THR
Discussion
Atrophy of left obturator and piriformis musculature after THR
Joint Replacements | Last Active: 5 days ago | Replies (7)Comment receiving replies
@bellatheball That's a disconcerting outcome to a surgery that was supposed to make you feel better.
Sometimes our bodies need complete retraining after surgery alters our gait, stance and balance. This needs to be done by a rehabilitation specialist in physical therapy.
Now that the surgeon diagnosed the issue, what was their suggestion for remedying the situation? Did they suggest a complete PT evaluation and a new course of treatment?
Replies to "@bellatheball That's a disconcerting outcome to a surgery that was supposed to make you feel better...."
Connect
@sueinmn Thanks for the input.
The surgeon didn't diagnosis the issue, He dismissed me claiming everything looked ok on the x-ray.
A physiatrist ordered an MRI, which revealed the obturator and periformis musculator atrophy,
The physiatrist didn't make any recommendation telling me the problem probably preceded the surgery, which it didn't, since a prior MRI didn't reveal this problem. Her suggestion was to consult a hip replacement surgeon for treatment , Her specialty was tendons not muscles . She suggested a hip replacement surgeon in her ortho practice but I doubt any THR in the Philly area would give me a true diagnosis,Looking for a surgeon out of the area. Need recommendations. Thanks for any recommendations or suggestions,
I am in constant pain with difficulty walking.