I have had BHR in both hips, R hip 2011, L hip 2013. Since my R hip surgery I have had pain in the area where the iliopsoas tendon runs over the new hip joint. My doctor tried cortisone injected into the tendon via CSCAN guided needle, but this only provided relieve for about 5 days. I've had my chromium and cobalt serum levels tested regularly and they remain very low.
I have very sharp pain in this area, especially when I sneeze or stop suddenly. Also, it can be uncomfortable getting in and out of the car and I don't have the range of motion that I have in my L hip. Recently, I get pretty severe back pain on the right side of my lower back when I walk regularly, too.
My orthopedic surgeon (he did not perform the surgery, but is handling my outpatient care) has offered to cut the iliopsoas tendon, but I am reluctant to do this based on what I've read on Surface Hippy. However, I have read about a partial tendon release: The process involved making small cuts along the tendon such that it elongates the iliopsoas enough to prevent the tendon from rubbing against the BHR joint, but without severing the tendon completely.
Does anyone have experience with this procedure? If so, any information would be greatly appreciated. I have an appointment to talk to my orthopedic surgeon at the end of November.