Research into benefit of hip arthroscopy

[wwward]

How beneficial is hip arthroscopy

[Szs1210]

Going for my son’s results tomorrow. I’ll let you know!

[wwward in reply to Szs1210]

Oh thanks and best of luck for your son!

[Szs1210 in reply to wwward]

It was a painful procedure (2 1/2 weeks ago) but did reveal a cam lesion instead of a labral tear. Headed to see specialized hip surgeon 2 hours away next to discuss reconstruction :(.

So despite all the mixed messages about whether the dye will give a better picture or not, In our case it really did.

I will say the needles for the dye injection were quite painful, not just uncomfortable, but painful. Possibly, since you are an adult and not a 16 yr old male athlete you will receive pain medication (I would demand some mild sedative beforehand and good pain relief during the proceedure!)

Good luck!!!

[Frostielyme]

Hi there. I've had two hip arthroscopys in two years at age 28/29. I feel that the first op was beneficial but a very long recovery as the had to do a microfracture on my hip joint. The other hip op was more straight forward but not much pain relief sadly! Good luck!

[Katiecorcoran]

I had a hip arthroscopy five days ago. They were going to do a bursectomy but found a large labral tear so repaired that too. Without arthroscopy they wouldn’t have found that as doctors wouldn’t perform scans etc. Recovery is quite painful and think it will be a while before I’m back to normal. Will be worth it if it stops the daily agony!!

[wwward in reply to Katiecorcoran]

Oh poor girl!! I do so hope that your pain soon settles - thank you for providing me some feedback. Take care!