"no my op hip is still way more swollen than my non op. Could be the HO in there too though??? I dunno. I lost a bit a weight too so that makes it more noticeable. "
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Emma Ghosh replied to Emma Ghosh's discussion 3 months post PAO: swollen or malformed side?!"Do you mean the hip that WASN'T operated on swells up more Rebekah?!"
Rebekah P replied to Emma Ghosh's discussion 3 months post PAO: swollen or malformed side?!"I am in the same boat as Laurie (literally). I live in AK and my OS is in WA (yup same OS even). I still have a noticeable difference in my op on non op hip. especially in yoga pants. and it definitely gets worse with increased…"
Rebekah P replied to Emily Helen's discussion 3 month RPAO follow-up; Non-Union + Bone Stimulator"I had non-union... delayed (slow) union whatever you want to call it of the pubic ramis junction too. Mine was diagnosed in Oct 12 and my surgery was in June 12 (RPAO with Mayo). I was told they were just going to watch it on x-ray until a year…"
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3 months post PAO: swollen or malformed side?! 19 Replies
Hello Hip ChicksHas a PAO made your leg/thigh/pelvis stick out significantly?I'm 3 months post op and it's twice as wide as my left side. I don't know whether it will subside or not as both physio…Continue
Started by Emma Ghosh. Last reply by Rebekah P 8 hours ago.
3 month RPAO follow-up; Non-Union + Bone Stimulator 12 Replies
Yikes! So I just got back from my 3 month follow-up for my RPAO (aka my 2 month pre-surgical appointment for my Left Open SDD). I've been walking really well and feeling pretty good except for a…Continue
Started by Emily Helen. Last reply by Rebekah P 8 hours ago.
My initial surgical consult 3 Replies
So if you guys remember, I was referred to a surgeon in Houston for a labral tear in my left hip and unknown cause for pain in my right hip. I went last week and really liked the doctor. He was great…Continue
Started by Sarah Kelly. Last reply by ellen 13 hours ago.
nerve entrapments of the hip and lower body 7 Replies
Started by ellen. Last reply by Tessa 14 hours ago.
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It's been awhile since I've updated, my I'm 5 months post rpao.. & December 14th will be having a plate & bone graft done for non union of the bone.. Has anyone had this done?? I'm curious…Continue
Started by Day McCrary. Last reply by AT14108 yesterday.
If hip labrum tear, more likely to have shoulder tear? 10 Replies
Does anyone know if there is a correlation between hip labrum tears and an increased likelihood of having problems with deformity or tears in cartilage in other joints?I'm curious because I have…Continue
Started by Emily Helen. Last reply by ellen yesterday.
Rim resection, femoral resction osteoplasty, AIIS decompression as well as labrum repair Surgery with Dr. Larson any advise? 6 Replies
Hey to everyone one out there. I am new to this site, I was told about it from a friend who had hip surgery. She told me this is the place to go. I am in great need of insight on the recovery time…Continue
Started by Rebecca. Last reply by Rebecca on Sunday.
Knee Pain Related to Hip & Hip Flexor Pain 5 Replies
Has anyone else experienced knee pain, as well as hip pain? My physical therapist says that it should go away after my RPAO but for now he is taping it so it stays in alignment. He said my patella…Continue
Started by Devin. Last reply by ellen on Sunday.
Synvisc Anyone? 1 Reply
Has anyone had a Synvisc injection post-op to help with pain while micro fractures heal? I'm going for one Monday. I know I'm doing way too much walking, but work requires it. I'm 8 months post op…Continue
Started by Christi G. Last reply by Donna Mercer on Friday.
Today is a good day for Arthroscopy... 16 Replies
On my way to the hospital and I am nervous as hell. I'm glad to be finally getting this done but not looking forward to this recovery and epidural. I had a bad experience with that once and I m…Continue
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