u/SnooOnions9990

Hiya,

Wondering if anyone here has had any diagnosis/experience with hip dysplasia? Im aware there are subreddits for this topic but looking for peoples experience specifically here in Ireland.

Im 28M and after several months of unexplained hip discomfort an MRI showed that I have mild bilateral hip dysplasia. Although taking these findings to multiple physios and GP's here in ireland and ive been assured this is nothing to be concerned about and is extremely common.

In contrast when I look through r/hipdysplasia (which seems to be mostly US based) it seems to be complete doom and gloom.

Im wondering if physios here in Ireland are just unaware/unexperienced with such a conditition or if im being led astray by strangers on the internet...

Has anyone here received a similar diagnosis? What were you advised by PT's, doctors etc?

Thanks!

About 3 years ago I took up running. After a few weeks I began noticing a tightness in my right groin after my runs, when weight bearing and walking. I thought it was a simple muscle strain and let it rest. I went to a physio who could not find any serious issues, I completed a strengthening rehab programme but it took several months for the pain/discomfort to go away completely.

1.5 years passed with no issues, I returned to the gym, rock climbing, skiing and even squash. But then, doing a HYROX workout after a few hundred metres of running, I felt the tightness and discomfort return to my right hip.

I have been to multiple physios who cannot seem to diagnose where the pain is coming from. I have completed more rehab however it only seems to make the symptoms worse. I have a deep ache or feeling of pressure in my groin area. A lot of times it feels like I need to crack my hip to release tension, sometimes during walking and lifting the knee I do feel a small crack in the groin. The pain also seems to radiate to my upper thigh muscles, they often feel very tight and tender. My right quad seems to have a constant dull ache after any type of activity even light walking, this aching in my quad is made worse during any type of rehab.

Eventually I got an MRI which showed completely clear EXCEPT a finding of mild bilateral hip dysplasia. I took the results to multiple physios but none think the finding explains my symptoms or is particularly relevant. Although when I research even mild bilateral hip dysplasia online, the findings are extremely upsettings. FAI, laberal tears, arthritis, chronic pain and a lack of succesfull surgery options.

Im extremely taken aback and upset. I have no official diagnosis yet it seems like whatever is causing my hip discomfort will be very sinister and affect my for the rest of my life.

Can anyone provide any guidance or support?