tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701476586669620368.post3926296365410688662..comments2016-06-29T11:17:30.996-05:00Comments on Ice Age Trail Runner: Berbee Derby 10K Race Report 2014Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03001674891564032154noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701476586669620368.post-84202259756455628972016-06-29T11:17:30.996-05:002016-06-29T11:17:30.996-05:00I have very, very slowly worked my way up to runni...I have very, very slowly worked my way up to running 5 days a week. Tues-Wed-Th-Sat-Su. I typically run 5-8 miles on weekdays and 8-13 miles on weekend days. My biggest week post-surgery has been around 42 miles. I put in 150 miles in May and will hit slightly more than that this month in June. I have yet to run more than 14 miles at a time because my hip tends to get a little achy in the late miles of a longer run. Is it exactly what I want? No. But it's certainly better than before. I know others have gone on to run marathons after surgery, but I'm not sure if I'll get to that point. That said, it's not a total impossibility. I just don't know yet. I am completely pain free in my daily activities, so I really don't feel like I can complain too much about the outcome. Good luck with your decision! Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03001674891564032154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701476586669620368.post-28809280272659819692016-06-29T11:06:25.542-05:002016-06-29T11:06:25.542-05:00750mi in 6mths... = about 30mpw. That's pretty...750mi in 6mths... = about 30mpw. That's pretty solid. Can you go out running consecutive days or do you have to spread them out? Glad you've had a good outcome...it's just so hit or miss and the only people I'm interested in hearing from are runners. Putting impact on that hip is the true test. Thank you for your insight.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607382891804994459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701476586669620368.post-50667792336358542232016-06-28T09:28:25.366-05:002016-06-28T09:28:25.366-05:00Hi Joshua! I'm really sorry to hear that you&...Hi Joshua! I'm really sorry to hear that you're having so much trouble.<br /><br />Everyone's case is a little different, but my main pain was deep in the front of my groin. It was rarely stabbing pain, mostly just a consistent ache. I did have some pain on the outside of my hip and my butt too. (C-shaped pain that is often associated with labral tears.) Like you, I also had that feeling of instability in my leg.<br /><br />I'm not much of a racer, so I haven't done much racing since this post. I'm doing really well though. I have about 750 running miles in for the year so far and my hip has been holding up well! I'm glad I had the surgery done. Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03001674891564032154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701476586669620368.post-49985724940311259712016-06-27T16:43:18.760-05:002016-06-27T16:43:18.760-05:00Mandy - did your hip ever feel really achy or was ...Mandy - did your hip ever feel really achy or was it the muscles around it? I've delayed hip surgery a few times now because one doc says it's muscular, so I went in and had PNT (percutaneous needle tenotomy) to rip up scar tissue in my groin. But this always comes back to intense tendinitis in my adductor (inner thigh) and a feeling of instability in the leg, so my outer hip and even my butt (piriformis) all get strained. My gut says the hip is the root cause of the instability..but I dont have any sharp pains in the hip. I've gotten 6 opinions. All but one say it's FAI/labral tear. And by the way - how's your summer?! Been racing?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607382891804994459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701476586669620368.post-35896905846309508642016-06-27T16:42:08.396-05:002016-06-27T16:42:08.396-05:00Mandy - did your hip ever feel really achy or was ...Mandy - did your hip ever feel really achy or was it the muscles around it? I've delayed hip surgery a few times now because one doc says it's muscular, so I went in and had PNT (percutaneous needle tenotomy) to rip up scar tissue in my groin. But this always comes back to intense tendinitis in my adductor (inner thigh) and a feeling of instability in the leg, so my outer hip and even my butt (piriformis) all get strained. My gut says the hip is the root cause of the instability..but I dont have any sharp pains in the hip. I've gotten 6 opinions. All but one say it's FAI/labral tear. And by the way - how's your summer?! Been racing?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04607382891804994459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701476586669620368.post-38192812746770161032015-11-23T10:20:06.102-06:002015-11-23T10:20:06.102-06:00Hi Mindy,
I had my surgery with Dr. Keene at UW H...Hi Mindy,<br /><br />I had my surgery with Dr. Keene at UW Hospital, but he unfortunately just retired earlier this year. I'm not sure who has replaced him. If your insurance covers it, it might be worth it to drive either to Milwaukee or Chicago for your surgery. I know that trusting someone without years of experience would make me nervous. I am coming up on two years post-op now and am doing fairly well. I am 100% fine in normal, every day type activities. I can bike as much as I want with no issues. (My boyfriend and I rode around the state over the summer - 500 miles in 8 days.) Running is okay, depending on the day. I don't think I'll ever run ultras again, but I have managed to do some runs in the 14-15 mile range. My hip does start to get achy with too much mileage, but not nearly as bad as it used to be. My PT after surgery was Jenny Kempf at the sports med clinic on Science Drive - I would definitely recommend her if you live near the West side.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03001674891564032154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701476586669620368.post-50329441445222533812015-11-22T17:10:43.119-06:002015-11-22T17:10:43.119-06:00Mandy,
I am so glad you are improving! am in Mad...Mandy,<br /><br />I am so glad you are improving! am in Madison too and was just diagnosed with a torn labrum. I need surgery and am very concerned about the whole thing as I've read it is a relatively new procedure and extremely important to get the right doctor. I am a marathon runner and have also had 2 years of misdiagnoses, PT, chiro, blah, blah, blah. I'd be incredibly appreciative if you could let me know how you are doing and who your doctor is. Thanks! Mindi Mindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03243284561562821997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701476586669620368.post-76461220482160882722015-02-12T01:28:03.832-06:002015-02-12T01:28:03.832-06:00Hi Mandy and Joe, I've been following you blo...Hi Mandy and Joe, I've been following you blog over the last weeks. I am an ultra runner who had groin pain nearly a year (but kept running because, well, we get used to the 'new normal'). Fast forward: I had an MRI that showed a labral tear. Went in for surgery this past Monday. The surgeon thought it was to be a repair for a tear between 9'clock and 10 o'clock. Ends up, he had to do a debridement between nearly 12 o'clock and 8 o'clock. I had no FAI, no arthritric tendencies, just that debridement. I'm curious to know anything you two might know about debridement repercussions from 12 - 8 o'clock. While the surgeon feels I can return to running in the future, I guess I worry. Joe, what pool exercises did you do? Mandy, I will continue reading your come-back to running. I guess I'm just feeling super defeated and looking to connect with others who have been down this path. I apologize if the note is ambiguous or bothersome. Take care, KarlieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985807063107517854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701476586669620368.post-68186444728871959362014-12-04T19:45:54.879-06:002014-12-04T19:45:54.879-06:00Excellent!! Your race report skills came right ba...Excellent!! Your race report skills came right back to you nicely. :PEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14595413080107705700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701476586669620368.post-82697305593863170982014-12-03T14:25:11.817-06:002014-12-03T14:25:11.817-06:00Hey Mandy,
Thanks for getting back to me.
Sounds...Hey Mandy,<br /><br />Thanks for getting back to me.<br /><br />Sounds like your surgeon is a little less conservative than mine. I am now 5 weeks post op. I have another week to go on crutches then I get to move to the stationary bike and pool. No pivoting for 4 months and no running for 6 months. He is not a big fan of any PT protocol for this type of surgery. Luckily I have a buddy of mine who runs his own PT place, so I can get some help and advice.<br /><br />I went for a follow up appointment last Monday and he is not very optimistic about me returning to running on a regular basis if ever. Not really what I wanted to hear, but the amount of damage and the extensive work done to repair the hip is the reason why. Luckily cycling is still something I can continue to do. Contact sports are out so my basketball and soccer careers are over. I can still shoot around with friends though.<br /><br />Like you I had the femur and hip socket shaved down. I also have bone anchors in my hip to attach what labrum I had left. Both my hips show possible signs of arthritis, but my surgeon thinks I have awhile before I would need to worry about it. He has been more concerned about my other hip in making sure the same thing doesn't happen.<br /><br />This blog has been great. Thanks again for sharing your story.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171817140536292349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701476586669620368.post-55200298775555979972014-12-03T10:16:58.796-06:002014-12-03T10:16:58.796-06:00Hi Joe,
I hope the blog has been helpful - I foun...Hi Joe,<br /><br />I hope the blog has been helpful - I found it was so nice to read about other's experiences and what to expect during recovery while I was going through it myself.<br /><br />My surgeon was pretty hands off after the surgery itself was done. I did most of my post-op work with my PT. We did a lot of strengthening of my glutes and range of motion exercises. I was in PT for probably 7-8 months and it was very helpful. I didn't do anything in the pool, but if you have access to that, I think that's a great resource and would be very beneficial! <br /><br />I was lucky that I didn't have any arthritis in my hip, so my surgeon was very optimistic that I would make a full recovery. He's had other patients go on to complete Ironmans and run marathons, so that was comforting to me. I had a tear from about 12:00-2:00 on my labrum and CAM/pincer impingement. He shaved down both my femur and hip socket. <br /><br />Hope that helps and you're healing well! Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03001674891564032154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7701476586669620368.post-68695418988629997112014-12-02T17:53:45.923-06:002014-12-02T17:53:45.923-06:00Hey Mandy,
I have enjoyed reading your blog from ...Hey Mandy,<br /><br />I have enjoyed reading your blog from surgery to post-op. It sounds like you are recovering pretty well. As my surgeon has told me many times, there will be good days and bad days.<br /><br />A little background and the reason why I am commenting/contacting you. Torn hip labral with FAI cam type about a year ago playing in a men's basketball league. Had surgery last Oct. 27th. 5 weeks post op now.<br /><br />Not sure if you are up to it, but I have a few questions about your post op recovery if you don't mind answering or providing your insight.<br /><br />How conservative was your surgeon with recovery? What was the reasoning for going to PT and what was the protocol? How bad was the damage to your hip? Did your surgeon ever suggest that your running career was over? I don't remember, did you ever participate in pool exercises?<br /><br />I have many more questions. I digress.<br /><br />Sorry if I am bothering you with this, but I know no one who has ever had this type of surgery.<br /><br />Thanks again,<br />Joe from MAAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171817140536292349noreply@blogger.com