Advice on torn cartilage (labrum) around hip capsule

n.welshy
n.welshy Posts: 61
edited December 2008 in Training, fitness and health
Having just had a cortisone injection in my hip following a fairly impressive road-race crash earlier this year I wondered if anyone had any shared experiences.

I believe the impact had caused some tearing/fraying of the cartilage which was shown on an MRI scan following referral by my GP. Symptoms were a constant ache, mild limp, hamstring tightness and a lack of strength in the leg.

The consultant explained that keyhole surgery would be the next step if the injection doesn't work.

The injection was only 2 days ago so its early days yet, but no noticeable improvement so far.
Neil

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  • capilinconnemara
    capilinconnemara Posts: 117
    Welshy.
    I had a bad fall with a horse on a road about 10 years where I came down on my hip with the full weight of the horse on to the Tarmac.Give the injection a chance and make sure you give your body TIME to recover.I didn't and still suffer discomfort after a long day in either saddle, horse or bike :(
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  • felgen
    felgen Posts: 829
    Hmmm... gotta say I dont think there is much chance of the cartilage tear healing spontaneously - question is whether it will cause symptoms long term or not. I would be careful with this one and make sure things settle as best as possible.. and then seek attention early. Was there an y evidence of cam impingment or pistol gripping of the hip, or was it purely related to the trauma?
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  • n.welshy
    n.welshy Posts: 61
    No idea. You'd have thought the MRI films were Top Secret as I wasn't given a chance to have a look myself. No further explanation was offered by the consultant so I'm in the dark. I'll be seeing him again next week though so I could certainly ask.
    Neil

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