Any out there with hip issues? Had injections?

About 3 weeks ago my right hip started killing me. I've know for a few years it was showing arthritis and would have to be dealt with eventually. I find myself right on the start of my guide season and really can't consider replacement until the fall. Having had both knees replaced and lumbar fusion surgery all in the last 3 years, I know the drill.

My Dr recommended I have the x-ray assisted injection directly into my hip joint. I had that done Friday AM and the dread was very much worse than the actual procedure. 24 hours later after a full day of doing nothing per Dr orders, I'm feeling some relief but not nearly as much as I'd like. For those of you who might have had this injection procedure, how long did it take before you felt maximum relief and how long did it last?

I know this isn't exactly what you asked for but I have had 2 injections in my right shoulder. They have been no help for me, but my shoulder has no cartilage at all left in it. I won't have another injection. Maybe your hip will fare better.

I had it done twice before my replacement. Took me about 2 days to feel maximum impact. As for how long it will last, everyone absorbs the material at a different rate. About two weeks was my average relief time. Everyone is different though.

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I only have knees, hope that’s all I have to replace. Hoping for the best for you! Sending up prayers that the shots get you through the season!

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Originally Posted by M R Dux

About 3 weeks ago my right hip started killing me. I've know for a few years it was showing arthritis and would have to be dealt with eventually. I find myself right on the start of my guide season and really can't consider replacement until the fall. Having had both knees replaced and lumbar fusion surgery all in the last 3 years, I know the drill.

My Dr recommended I have the x-ray assisted injection directly into my hip joint. I had that done Friday AM and the dread was very much worse than the actual procedure. 24 hours later after a full day of doing nothing per Dr orders, I'm feeling some relief but not nearly as much as I'd like. For those of you who might have had this injection procedure, how long did it take before you felt maximum relief and how long did it last?

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Had several injections.....did not help. Had the hip replaced and it was a piece of cake. Was launching boat and fishing 6 weeks and one day after the surgery. Was only in hospital for 1.5 days. Would have gone home same day had I not been on blood thinners. Up walking 2 hours after surgery and the pain I had was completely gone. I’ve had a knee replaced and was dreading the hip as I thought the pain would be the same. I can’t stress enough just how easy it was. Changed my life....I had been suffering with it for years. If my other hip goes bad today I would tell them let’s replace it right now.

Regards


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Originally Posted by Alphahawk

Had several injections.....did not help. Had the hip replaced and it was a piece of cake. Was launching boat and fishing 6 weeks and one day after the surgery. Was only in hospital for 1.5 days. Would have gone home same day had I not been on blood thinners. Up walking 2 hours after surgery and the pain I had was completely gone. I’ve had a knee replaced and was dreading the hip as I thought the pain would be the same. I can’t stress enough just how easy it was. Changed my life....I had been suffering with it for years. If my other hip goes bad today I would tell them let’s replace it right now.

Regards


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I haven't had it but have family members that had hip replacements and they say the same thing. Amazing when you think about it!

Sound like a health insurance ploy to put off total hip replacement as long as possible. I have had double total hip myself it's rough but I no longer hurt like before I had it. It's bad when insurance companies tell the Doctors what to do. Just think what would happen if the Government ever gets to decide how there free to all medicare would be if that ever happened.:yikes

I’ve had 4 rotator cuff surgeries on my right shoulder from work injury. My left shoulder is arthritic so I have both injected every 10 weeks. I rarely get less than 7-8 weeks of total relief from those. My knees were similar when they were injected prior to replacement. I’m hoping my body chemistry is such I’ll get long-term relief. There is zero way I can even consider hip replacement before late fall. I won’t wait one minute longer when the time gets here.


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M R Dux—go get your hips replaced! I waited too long and had continual pain. Replaced both knees first then both hips. Hips were a walk in the park compared to the knees. Hip replacement has become almost ho hum as they really have the procedures down. Minimal downtime and back to fishing before you know it. Blessings on your decision.


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If the dr hits the right spot, the stuff works. I had shots for years in knees, hips, shoulder, foot and back. Old injuries came back to haint me. I am now bionic.

Brenda and I go every 3 months for xray guided back injections. Drs steer away from back surgery because of our length of time above ground.

Out side of hurting bad, nothing happened.

Knees, not hips. Three injections later I can walk without my left knee hurting with every step. Was told I would probably need to do it again in 3-5 years which I will gladly do as long as it keeps me off the operating table.

I am a physical therapist and work with post op total hips and knees every day. According to our hospital, we are in the top 10 of total joint replacements done in the country every year. The hips do great and the most common regret is that patients wish they would not have waited so long. There are two different hip procedures these days so do your research and ask questions. They both do very well. In the "older" method they cut through the back side of the hip. After surgery, you might have some precautions to avoid flexing at the hip (>90 deg)-limits sitting on low seats (including boat), crossing legs, or rotating leg inward. The precautions are to limit risk of dislocation which is not very common these days because of improved prosthetic design. The newer method is called an anterior hip and they go through the front of the hip. Not all physicians utilize the anterior hip procedure because it requires a special table in the operating room and training but it's becoming more common. The recovery from the anterior hip procedure is usually even quicker and you don't have the same restrictions so you are able to bend over and flex hip >90 deg (tie shoes, sit in low seats, etc). Patient's usually go home on day one post op but some of the anterior hips are now going home same day. The progression from a walker to cane is usually around a week but may depend on the person. Most patients are put on some type of blood thinner post op to prevent blood clots but a lot of out doctors are now just using aspirin. Because there is some risk of blood clot after surgery they probably wouldn't want your legs down in a dependent position for long periods, which could interfere with guiding in a boat the first few weeks after surgery. Most people hurt more if they sit down too long so we encourage them to get up and walk and utilize ice frequently. You will not regret getting it done!!! Just remember the longer you are limping around the more it effects other things like your back.

I am anxious to come fishing with you some day

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Originally Posted by ezgoing

Knees, not hips. Three injections later I can walk without my left knee hurting with every step. Was told I would probably need to do it again in 3-5 years which I will gladly do as long as it keeps me off the operating table.

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Both knees replaced and should have done it years ago. I do not hobble, limp, or grimace in pain anymore. Do it and in less than a year you will be like a new man. And, yes, I did both hips the year after. Army life can be tough.


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had hips replaced 15 years ago. Shoulda had it done 10 years before. Chicken little here. Brenda says when I am lying down my rear says "MOM" and when standing up it says "WOW".

I gotta knee, shoulder, and foot from the junk yard dr too. Ima good to go.

I have had guided shots and just steroid shots in my hips. Did not last long at all. Had right hip replaced and it is doing good, occasional pain once in awhile. Had it done about 18 months ago. The hip was much easier than my knee, shorter recovery time. Good luck with the wait. I need my left one done soon. Loose as much weight as you can before surgery.

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Originally Posted by Glenn54

Loose as much weight as you can before surgery.

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That's the main reason I'm not rehabbing a replaced hip right now. My Dr uses the front incision and he won't do it on me at my starting weight. I started a diet program the minute I walked out of his office. Losing 50+ pounds would help more than my hip and will be where I'm at by the end of the guide season. Till then I'll just stick it out as best I can.

The surgeon I used also does anterior/front approach. I’m working on losing weight too. Just found out I’m type 2 diabetic. Plus plenty of other reasons I need to lose weight. Again.


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