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Post by Marie on May 19, 2021 23:53:16 GMT 10
Hi Tom
Long history, but post surgery for open biopsy to extract mass near right hip joint 9 months ago, thick scar tissue has formed under the surgical site and after doing quite well, limp seems to be progressive, sometimes it’s a squeal and lifting up of back R leg and hopping , but walking is becoming a struggle.
Is there any possibility of arranging an appointment?
Thanks
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Post by Tom Meulman on May 20, 2021 4:35:04 GMT 10
Hi Marie,
First of all I’m sorry but I’m well and truly retired, and at 77 years of age no longer able to function as well as I would like.
In regard to your query, I’m somewhat surprised that a large amount of scar tissue would have formed after that type of surgery as this would only have occurred as a result of excessive inflammation or a deep seated infection at the surgery site. So yes I’m disappointed that this would be the end result.
While scar tissue in the wrong place can certainly interfere with joint movement, however if walking is progressively getting more difficult the area should be further examined to see if there are other causes or if more could be done to alleviate the pain and to ease movement.
While it takes time, as in weeks rather than days, scar tissue reduction and softening of scar tissue can be achieved by twice daily deep massage with Hirudoid cream, and daily treatments to the area with a red light laser can also be extremely beneficial.
Cheers,
Tom
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Post by Marie on May 20, 2021 18:01:00 GMT 10
Thanks Tom, yes it’s a strange one. CTs and ultrasound have all come back normal. The leg muscles flinch and tremor at the touch when I go to even lightly massage (followed by a shove of the nose and a grumble). Will give the cream a go in any case - would acupuncture be worth a go? Thanks
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Post by Tom Meulman on May 21, 2021 5:14:29 GMT 10
Hi Marie,
Acupuncture would only be of very limited value and unlikely worth the effort.
However I was not aware that pain levels were acute enough to cause that type of reaction and I really think that in addition to doing everything possible to soften the scar tissue some treatment should be done to the sciatic/lower lumbar region.
In particular hot packs twice daily and some type of warming liniment applied to the areas between the hipbones and spine for at least a week to see how this affects movement and pain levels.
Cheers,
Tom
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