Had A Total Hip Replacement In December 2018. Been Having

Posted on Sat, 18 May 2019

Question: Had a total hip replacement in December 2018. Been having problems from groin downward of upper thigh. Very painful when lifting the leg. Its been determined it's not a back problem. Had EMG states "possible meralgia paresthetica". Had Fluroscope done drained fluid sent to lab. Should/can laproscopy procedure be done to remove scar tissue in the area of hip replacement?
Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Removal of scar is difficult.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.

After a hip replacement, the scarring can cause nerve irritation or compression and can lead to extensive pain. Local steroid injections can help in decreasing the inflammation around the nerve and can help in decreasing any further growth of the scar.

The removal of the scar with an arthroscope is a difficult procedure and can be done only with minor scarring.

Such nerve related pains can be relieved with medicines like Pregabalin and Gabapentin. You can get these prescribed after consulting a neurologist.

I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.

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Dr. Praveen Tayal.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee