Torn acetabular labrum

[NJ LNHA]

Advice is something I could use. . . . Almost a year ago I was in horrible pain in the groin area, the pain has continued until now but has lessened. Having a grandmother with a partial hip replacement, I knew groin pain could mean a hip problem. Long story short, saw the orthopedic doc, had the arthrogram MRI done, which showed a torn acetabular labrum of rt hip. The doc suggested, did not recommend, arthroscopic hip surgery. I live near Philadelphia, and this doc is pretty much the only one who does the hip scope. Found a 2nd opinion who was completely against surgey, but recommended a steriod injection into the joint. I'm extremely confused!!!!!!!!!! Needless to say the 1st doc said, "if you can deal with pain don't have the surgery". I'm 27, any physical act. I suffer for days. Any comments, opinions, advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Placesiremember]

I would proceed with the steroid injection first, but the injection should be done under fluoroscopic guidance with contrast dye. Dye must be used to ensure that the needle is in the joint. I know this situation as I had a similar situation with a patient who fared very well following the hip injection. If the injection fails, you can always undergo hip arthroscopy. Good luck.

:)

[Jflan]

I realize that your posting is a year old, but since I was just diagnosed with the same thing I was wondering if you had the injection and how are you doing now?

[Bin]

I too am interested in any results. I have also just been diagnosed with the same problem.

regards