Anyone had a Hip Arthroscopy done for labral tear???

Thanks so much for that reply Tricksy,sorry I have taken a while to reply,internet problems at this end.I still feel nervous about it but having some information from someone who has had the op locally and recently is invaluable.I also had a good chat yesterday to the physio who has been treating me at the Nuffield in Ipswich and she was quite encouraging but did emphasise that it is not for the faint hearted and I would have to be very committed to the after care so that is definetely something to think about.The pain though was back quite a lot yesterday so I think that has made me realise that I do need to get on with things.she also emphasised that the more I can do before the op to strengthen the muscles the better

We are north of Ipswich near Woodbridge but my husband commutes regularly to Cambridge so I don't feel too worried by that ,I am hoping though to put off the op until after June as my eldest son has exams this Summer and I don't want to rock the boat too much during that
 
Hi Woodentop, thought I would post a reply as well, as you will see that Tricksy gave us advice too. Tricksy, really happy to hear you are back riding :)

My daughter is now 7 weeks post op, and we are so pleased she had it done. Crutches story identical to Tricksy's (actually she is still supposed to use one for long distances,but doesn't). The physio is certainly not for the faint hearted, very time consuming and hard work some days, but it works, and that's what you have to focus on.

Her healing is going really well - she had symptoms for 2 years prior to the op, and gave up riding altogether in the 4 months leading up to the op, but has had no hip pain at all since it was done (all on the NHS, who have been wonderful since we met our new surgeon)

We also over googled, but the thought of eventually needing a hip replacement was scarier than taking our chances with the arthroscopy. One thing that I did find was that labral tears associated with impingments are really common. If you don't get the impingement fixed,the labrum is likely to tear again, so do confirm that you really don't have it. Good luck!!
 
Nag Nag Nag - that is fantastic news :D I am so pleased that your daughter is doing so well and so pleased that she, and you, are happy with the results.

Woodentop - as NNN says the physio is VERY hard work and it is important, so important, to have a really good physio. It is so worth it though. I was told that I would not be able to ride for 12-14 weeks post. I got back on at 10 weeks, with total consent from my physio (and consultant) of course! I just rode once a week for the first 2 weeks and then built it up from there. When is your referal?

xx
 
Hi Everyone
Your symtoms sound so like mine. 5 months ago i slipped wjhile loading my stallion into the lorry and thought i had just strained my groin. since then things have got progressively worse and mounting is no agony and after a hour riding is agont unless i max out on pain killers. i have had physio and had xrays which I'm awaiting results for gp talked of refering me to a orthopaedic consultant which i will chase up as we have private cover so might as well use it. it is really hindering my competitions, I ride up to 100 miles in a day and was the leading british rider in 55th place in fei world rankings last year so spend hours in the saddle.
kirsty
 
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