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Originally Posted by curves2000
Hi all,
I have been dealing with a nagging hip injury for over a year now and I finally got some test results back showing a hip labral (labrum tear).
Surgery is looking like the most logical option to correct this but I am wondering if anybody has had this and what can I expect recovery wise? I haven't spoken yet with the specialist but will hopefully soon.
Also does anyone know any radiologists or work at a radiologist office? I was wondering about potentially paying for a 2nd opinion on some tests I had done overseas as there seems to be a potential difference of medical opinion between the two and would like a 3rd set of eyes.
Thanks!
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What type of therapy have you done for your hip?
Finding a labral tear is all well and good, but the trouble is that 1) many people have labral tears and don't have pain OR those that do recover well with conservative care and 2) the surgery isn't great. Let me know if you (or any one else reading this) want some research articles for either of those points, if you're into that sort of thing.
Surgery is a big risk and, in this case, may not be a big payoff. You will need significant therapy if you have a surgery, so you would be remiss if you didn't do some in the first place.
I can count the number of labral tears that I've seen that have needed surgery on one finger.