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Rebekah P replied to Emma Ghosh's discussion 3 months post PAO: swollen or malformed side?!
Emma Ghosh replied to Emma Ghosh's discussion 3 months post PAO: swollen or malformed side?!
Rebekah P replied to Emma Ghosh's discussion 3 months post PAO: swollen or malformed side?!
Rebekah P replied to Emily Helen's discussion 3 month RPAO follow-up; Non-Union + Bone StimulatorHello 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.
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.
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.
Started by ellen. Last reply by Tessa 14 hours ago.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Started by Diane Stone. Last reply by Diane Stone on Friday.