u/Beautiful_Star_8971

32F, I’ve been in PT for 3.5 months for right hip pain and have had some considerable progress in functionality (less limping, use stairs). But it’s not quite where I want it to be in terms of pain and functionality. I also feel like I won’t have the freedom to move freely or return to sport. Left hip also has on and off pain as well.

The surgical route would be PAO + scope even though I’m borderline dysplastic. I’m really terrified of the surgery mostly due to potential complications and not knowing if my pain and functionality will improve. Asking advice on how you mentally prepped yourself and knew it was time?

I’d love to hear your experience with pain if you have borderline dysplasia with a tear and have been doing PT at least 6 months or more and have avoided surgery so far. How are you doing in terms of pain? Are you still considering surgery?

I’m borderline dysplastic with a tear. Little to no impingement. 3.5 months into PT and have gained more functionality like from not being able to walk out of the house to walking 3k steps per day. Less knee pain and general ache down maybe ~20%. However cshape ache, hip flexion pain, and new groin / hamstring pain persists. Looking to avoid PAO if possible.