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Insert in femur never attached properly to bone after hip replacement
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No, surgeon does not have any answers. An MRI showed tendonopathy in 2 tendons (surgeon didn’t think this was a big deal). So I saw a pain specialist (hence the cortisone injection and nerve block). An epidural has been suggested as the next step, but I do not feel the pain is radiating from my back. Pain is definitely in hip and groin. Thank you for your concern.
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I have hip bursitis and osteoarthritis in my left hip. I will have a THR in September and am hoping the bursitis does not flare up.
Have you considered that you could be experiencing bursitis (which I have found can be as painful as the osteoarthritis)?
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So sorry to hear this. And the nerve block, cortisone are just temporary fixes. The nerve block will work but that doesn't seem like a permanent solution. First the Dr would need to identify the cause.
It's cold comfort for you, but I've heard stories from people who have had hip and knee replacements and are still having pain many months later. some of it may be due to swelling, possibly scar tissue.
I do hope you find an answer. In the meantime, I always suggest icing. It's no fun to have to do that, but it's a good drug-free alternative. and if your stomach can handle it, OTC anti-inflammatory drugs - NSAIDs - ibuprofen for inflammation, Tylenol for pain.