Hello! I’m just looking to see what others experiences have been with the following, particularly in terms of timings and pain management…
I‘m 33 and have bilateral hip dysplasia, with chronic pain in my right hip particularly since 2019 (which is the worse out of the two). I’m going through this treatment on the NHS.
I’ve seen two different surgeons: the first one was with the view that I may have to have a hip replacement but thankfully, arthritis hasn’t set in yet, so the surgeon I’m now currently under the care of is more specialised towards hip dysplasia patients and PAO surgery.
I’m booked in for a steroid injection in my right hip next week, which is my first one but judging by the surgeon’s comments during my appt, it seems like surgery will be the ultimate end point (gave me more info on the PAO surgery, told me to start taking vitamin D tablets to strengthen my bones for surgery, highlighted the fact that I was there seeing him, a surgeon lol).
I was just wondering with anyone else who’s been in my position, with having steroid injections before then having surgery - how long was it between the injections before you had surgery, or saw your consultant again at least? Did you find that the injection/s helped with pain relief?
Just looking for anyone who has experienced similar really & doesn’t mean sharing, as I start this part of my treatment, just for some reassurance. thanks!