Pain with recovery month 7

[vivanova]

Hello,

I am hoping for some advice  about my recovery from my resurfacing operation just over 10 months ago. I am a 48 year old male. I have been having repeated painful episodes which normally last for a week or two and generally occur after I have done increased exercise or physio. The pain is generally a dull ache around the operated hip (on the outside of thigh) and posterially and is particularly bad whilst sitting - also making it impossible to sleep on that side. I require painkillers to sleep normally when the episode is at its worst, gradually it calms down but it is greatly affecting my ability to do physio and slowing down my recovery. I have returned to gentle, non competitive tennis and hiking small mountains but anything more strenuous is still remains out of reach (I was very sporty and active pre-op).
During the episodes I can walk fine with no pain but sitting is painful, particularly on low sofas etc. when I do my physio I do feel a small popping sensation especially when I am tired which I believe (from other posts on here) is the hip capsule rather than the prosthetic joint itself. I am considering an mri to see if there are any underlying abnormalities with the joint/soft tissue - X-rays at 3 and 6 months suggest the joint itself is in perfect position. Any advice greatly appreciated