Steroid injection for hip instead of hip replacement surgery ?

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has anyone been offered a steroid injection for a hip problem instead of a hip replacement surgery ? i am just wondering if its another delaying tactic on part of the surgeon to avoid operation or at least postpone it ? would like to hear from you if you have had one , did it work or did you end up having surgery anyway ? hope someone can help thanks

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I asked my GP about it and he shrugged and said I could go privately. I discovered that was pretty expensive. I have had one hip op and was never offered a steroid injection.

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Hi Christine,
I’ve heard of Drs putting a cortisone injection into a shoulder to see if it releases it from the pain, but not steroid.
Sue

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Hi Christine -no Ive never had this .my apologies

I can only say that I hope your situation sorts itself out