Suddden Hip Pain-slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis As Kid Posted: 04-19-07 15:33pm
Question:
I had slipped capital femoral epiphysis as
a child. Over the years I have experienced
'on occassion' the classic sysmptoms I
did years ago. Buckling pain and "give
out" in my hip along with tensed groin
muscles. This would continue for no longer
then 2 or 3 days and never on a consistent
basis. It would happend MAYBE 1-3 times a
day.
I have experienced consistant pain in the
groin area, the classic sysmptoms I have
had since I was 12. The difference this
time is that this pain is very coinsistant
and I can not walk more then 5 steps
without experiencing a buckle or give out
and my leg throbbs by the end of the day.
Is this just a flare up or am I looking at
something more serious? I have not been
seen for this problem for ions. I am a 33
yo who is very scared at what may be down
my road.
ANY HELP would be very much
appreciated!!!!
Thank you!!
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JasonAnthony
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 42 Location: California
Re: Suddden Hip Pain-slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis As Ki Posted: 04-20-07 00:06am
megandarcey
wrote:
Question:
I had slipped capital femoral epiphysis as
a child. Over the years I have experienced
'on occassion' the classic sysmptoms I
did years ago. Buckling pain and "give
out" in my hip along with tensed groin
muscles. This would continue for no longer
then 2 or 3 days and never on a consistent
basis. It would happend MAYBE 1-3 times a
day.
I have experienced consistant pain in the
groin area, the classic sysmptoms I have
had since I was 12. The difference this
time is that this pain is very coinsistant
and I can not walk more then 5 steps
without experiencing a buckle or give out
and my leg throbbs by the end of the day.
Is this just a flare up or am I looking at
something more serious? I have not been
seen for this problem for ions. I am a 33
yo who is very scared at what may be down
my road.
ANY HELP would be very much
appreciated!!!!
Thank you!!
My advice to you would be to go and see an
orthopedic specialist and get a hip x-ray
done. Since you haven't been seen by a
doctor in "ions," it would be good to just
get an "update" on your hip and to allay
any fears that you might have in the
process.....I am about your age - I'm 33 -
and over the last 3 years or so I have had
alot of problems because of the
scfe....The pain and discomfort you are
feeling could very well be related to the
joint defomity at your hip - depending on
how severe the slip was when you were 12.
As the anatomy of the hip is changed due
to the slipped epiphysis, it's likely that
the soft tissues in the area are going to
be stressed in abnormal ways.........I
myself have been having alot of problems
with my right hip "clicking" and "popping"
when I do certain movements or
exercises......How bad was your slipped
hip? How has it affected your life in a
physical way since the age of 12? I've
gone through alot of emotional issues due
to this problem....It's really rough at
times.....let me know if you need someone
to talk to......
Jason
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andreahh24
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 2 Location: UK
Me Too! Posted: 04-25-07 03:39am
Megandarcey,
I am also experiencing this.
I was operated on between the ages of 11
and 15 having 7 operations in total (so
far).
I read that the condition needs to be
caught within 3 weeks of symptoms...I went
a year without treatment. The Consultant
sent me for physio on my knee as this is
where the pain presented (even though my
leg was almost pointing backwards.
So, I had both hips pinned, my left was
the leg I had the epiphysis in but they
pinned the right too. Then at a check up
the Consultant he was pulling my leg about
at angles it was not supposed to go and
managed to pull it back out of joint.
Back to the operating theatre for an
Osteotomy. I have to say I did have my
pins and plate removed after all of this
which I understand is not the best idea! I
am in England.
Now at 30 I am getting knee pain and it
feels like my hip is 'catching'. I have
pain in my groin also.
I read last night about the degress of
slipped epiphysis and realise I had a
chronic condition which means I will
almost certainly get severe arthritis most
probably resulting in a hip replacement. I
have numerous other conditions including
Multiple Sclerosis, Hypermobility,
osteoarthritis, degenerative disc syndrome
and unstable ankles.
My advice to you is get to the Consultant
ASAP. I am seeing my GP on Monday to try
and get referred back to the Consultant
for X Rays. The longer ou leave it the
worse it can get.
I must add on a lighter note that I have
had chronic pain in my hip over the last
20 years which resulted in nothing and the
X rays showed that all was ok so fingers
crossed.
My question to the forum is...
Has anyone had a relapse in their
adulthood? If so, what can be done?
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andreahh24
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Apr 2007 Posts: 2 Location: UK
Me Too! Posted: 04-25-07 03:40am
Megandarcey,
I am also experiencing this.
I was operated on between the ages of 11
and 15 having 7 operations in total (so
far).
I read that the condition needs to be
caught within 3 weeks of symptoms...I went
a year without treatment. The Consultant
sent me for physio on my knee as this is
where the pain presented (even though my
leg was almost pointing backwards.
So, I had both hips pinned, my left was
the leg I had the epiphysis in but they
pinned the right too. Then at a check up
the Consultant he was pulling my leg about
at angles it was not supposed to go and
managed to pull it back out of joint.
Back to the operating theatre for an
Osteotomy. I have to say I did have my
pins and plate removed after all of this
which I understand is not the best idea! I
am in England.
Now at 30 I am getting knee pain and it
feels like my hip is 'catching'. I have
pain in my groin also.
I read last night about the degress of
slipped epiphysis and realise I had a
chronic condition which means I will
almost certainly get severe arthritis most
probably resulting in a hip replacement. I
have numerous other conditions including
Multiple Sclerosis, Hypermobility,
osteoarthritis, degenerative disc syndrome
and unstable ankles.
My advice to you is get to the Consultant
ASAP. I am seeing my GP on Monday to try
and get referred back to the Consultant
for X Rays. The longer ou leave it the
worse it can get.
I must add on a lighter note that I have
had chronic pain in my hip over the last
20 years which resulted in nothing and the
X rays showed that all was ok so fingers
crossed.
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17yo-SUFE
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Jun 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Auckland, North Island New Zealand
Im In the Same Boat, Almost Posted: 06-25-07 23:11pm
im a 17yo gurl from New Zealand and im
going for a hip replacement in approx 10
weeks or so, i hav a slipped upper femoral
epiphysis and this happened to me when i
was 13, iv had 2 operations so far, one to
put screws in my hip, and one to take them
out, and my left hip(the injured 1) is
looking very bad, the femor ball has
dessolved to practically nothing, and i
want to find someone who has gone through
the same thing as me.
if anyone can help me, or tell me about
your story, please do, i would grately
appreciate it
