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10hailey posted:
had a hip replacement 2 years ago, since day one had very bad bursitis , had anyone heard of a plastic/surgeon removing the bursitus,i feel like I should be seeing a hip doctor not a plastic surgeon. My ortho doctor is sending me to see one. Thanks 10hailey

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2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:bursitis 2 years after hip replacementhad a hip replacement 2 years ago, since day one had very bad bursitis , had anyone heard of a plastic/surgeon removing the bursitus,i feel like I should be seeing a hip doctor not a plastic surgeon. My ortho doctor is sending me to see one. Thanks 10hailey
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Marisant responded:
I had bursitis in my hip before my surgery. It went away after the surgery. I would think a orthopedist would help you out
Report This| Share this:bursitis 2 years after hip replacementI had bursitis in my hip before my surgery. It went away after the surgery. I would think a orthopedist would help you out
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kieranbarnard responded:
Hi. I'm sure a plastic surgeon will do a very good job of removing the bursa. The question is whether removing the bursa will help?Have you tried everything else including active rehabilitation with physical therapy and a steroid injection? I am a physical therapist and in my experience, weakness around the hip is a very common cause for persistent hip bursitis. Hip bursitis is quite common after hip replacement surgery as some of the gluteal muscles are cut through. Removing the bursa will not strengthen the muscles however so it should really be a last resort. I have written a website on the subject of hip bursitis which you may find useful. Good luck!
Report This| Share this:bursitis 2 years after hip replacementHi. I'm sure a plastic surgeon will do a very good job of removing the bursa. The question is whether removing the bursa will help?Have you tried everything else including active rehabilitation with physical therapy and a steroid injection? I am a physical therapist and in my experience, weakness around the hip is a very common cause for persistent hip bursitis. Hip bursitis is quite common after hip replacement surgery as some of the gluteal muscles are cut through. Removing the bursa will not strengthen the muscles however so it should really be a last resort. I have written a <a rel="nofollow" href="http://hip-bursitis.net">website</a> on the subject of hip bursitis which you may find useful. Good luck!
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