Hello, and welcome to Mayo Connect. I see that you have really been through a lot with that hip over many years. As you are experiencing, orthopedic surgeons often figure "everything is fine" when the implant looks solid. Obviously with the level of pain you have, you know it is far from "fine" and need to start pressing for answers.

Remember, a TENS unit will only treat the symptom, not get at the underlying problem, so if you want things fixed, you need to start exploring, and being your own best advocate.

Here are a few questions that come to mind-
Yes, the chromium & cobalt test, but complete bloodwork to rule out any other disease?
Since you had osteomyelitis, has anyone done a comprehensive bone density test?
Is there something going on in back, spine, or knee & referring pain to the groin?
Do you have severe muscle deterioration from all the trauma?

Can you start with your PCP and get referrals elsewhere as needed?
Sue

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