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Labral Tear in the hip, anyone?

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Summary

How do people manage a hip labral tear, especially when avoiding cortisone and considering peptides or alternatives to surgery?

The original poster describes moderate arthritis and suspected labral tear in the left hip after an MRI, plans a cortisone shot despite reluctance, and asks about surgery versus living with it while already using peptides for neck issues. Others share shoulder and multi-joint tear experiences, noting benefits from ozone, PRP, and physical therapy but eventual surgery for some; one person reports managing a hip tear for years with PT exercises alone. Weight loss history and multiple prior surgeries are mentioned as context.

What this discussion establishesStill open

Whether peptides provide meaningful arthritis relief or if the hip tear requires surgery

Nothing here is advice.

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IronBramble31archiveopening postOct 8

I went for a follow-up X-ray on my left hip from a year and a half ago because it's been bothering me a lot, though the arthritis is only moderate. The doctor didn't like my movement or strength and convinced me to get an MRI, now suspecting a labral tear. I have a cortisone shot scheduled in a couple weeks to reduce the pain even though I don't want it. Can't use NSAIDs so I'm using painkillers and already taking popular peptides for my neck. Has anyone had one of these, either gone through surgery or just dealt with it over time?

KeenThistle22archiveOct 8

Sorry you're dealing with this. I have a serious labral tear in my shoulder plus other damage. No surgery yet, but ozone injections locally and painful massage for spasms and fascia have helped. I've dislocated the shoulder many times. After years I'm leaning toward surgery so I can play with my kids and exercise freely, though I already have post-traumatic arthritis. Without the latest injury I probably wouldn't consider it. I'd skip cortisone as it can make things worse. Maybe try PRP, stem cells, ozone, or higher peptide doses, but a dislocated tear probably needs surgery. Hope you improve soon.

IronBramble31archiveOct 9
↳ replying to @KeenThistle22

Thanks for the support. We overlap on some issues. I had my right shoulder fixed in March with bicep tenodesis, labral repair, three rotator cuff tears, arthritis cleanup on the collarbone, and fourteen weeks of PT. The left shoulder looks worse on MRI and hurts more but the right needed fixing first due to the bicep. Planning the left one early next year. I had PRP on my neck four weeks ago covering C2 to T1 plus trigger points and nerve hydrodissection, which stopped the headaches and most spasms. Neck still hurts but function is better, likely from PT. Started peptides and supplements a week after the procedure.

KeenThistle22archiveOct 9

Thanks. We share quite a few problem areas including shoulders, neck, back, knees, and ankle. Ozone can reduce inflammation, support autoimmune conditions and arthritis, improve local blood flow, aid mitochondria, and target cancer cells among other effects. It won't fix everything but might help and has no side effects if it doesn't. What did the doctor say about expected recovery?

IronBramble31archiveOct 9
↳ replying to @KeenThistle22

Somebody is a fan of ozone. I tried a couple shots at a clinic but it seemed sketchy so I stopped. I've had fourteen operations total. When getting the neck PRP I was considering a neurosurgeon. Still dealing with lumbar issues next for PRP, left shoulder surgery, ulnar nerve at left elbow and wrist, golfers and tennis elbow in both arms, left ankle tendonitis after two surgeries, and the possible left hip labral tear.

IronBramble31archiveOct 9
↳ replying to @KeenThistle22

For context, I weighed 81.3 kg this morning after starting at 267.2 kg. Worked in production on my feet the whole time. Weight loss surgery and tirzepatide helped get it off.

NorthSparrow11archiveOct 9
↳ replying to @IronBramble31 (opening post)

I've lived with a hip labral tear for several years. After MRI the doctor sent me to physical therapy. When it flares now I go back to the exercises the physio gave me, which has kept me from needing surgery.

IronBramble31archiveOct 9
↳ replying to @NorthSparrow11

I have two more weeks of PT for neck and back, and PT was also recommended for the hip. After the cortisone shot I'm thinking of asking for a pool prescription to work on hip and back together.

KeenThistle22archiveOct 9

Curious whether a peptide ever brought major relief to arthritis symptoms.

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