Pain related to the psoas muscle after total hip replacement

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2002 Sep;84(7):991-3. doi: 10.1302/0301-620x.84b7.13194.

Abstract

Residual pain after total hip replacement may be due to a number of causes both local to and distant from the hip. We describe pain related to the psoas muscle after total hip replacement in nine patients. All presented with characteristic symptoms. We describe the key features and management. Gratifying results were achieved with treatment. This diagnosis should be considered when assessing patients with pain after total hip replacement.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pain, Postoperative / etiology*
  • Pain, Postoperative / physiopathology
  • Pain, Postoperative / therapy*
  • Psoas Muscles / physiopathology*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Treatment Outcome