My surgeon suggests after seeing my MRI that shows inflammation that the implant is rigid and the femur is flexible so creates irritation at the tip of the implant which is referred down the thigh. Mine started intermittently and increased tis i could not bear any weight what so ever and also began weeks later in my other leg - same pain just slightly higher and to the outside... (i had bilateral hip replacement) I have been using crutches and anti inflammatory for 2+ weeks now but no significant reduction in pain. almost 6 pos after surgery.

My surgeon told me I could not have an MRI because of the metal in the implant in my new hip.

Some depend on the kind of metal and then there are some newer MRI machines that can handle various metels. Just hae to find out what you are compatible with.

popolopo --edithmiller is correct, I had an MRI 6 weeks ago, (@ surgeon's office). I dont know about the type of metal that would not be compatible.I was told its the type of MRI machine and some added covering over the hip area. But I would look into it more. Call a Radiology office and ask if they can do an MRI on a hip replacement. good luck .. keep us posted.

@nancefinn I am soooo happy that your surgeon is being honest with you,, Did he say what course of treatment if the inflammatory meds dont work? Was you implant cemented? It sounds like it was not. I sure am learning alot about hip replacements . thanks and good luck,, keep me posted..

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