This morning I returned to the University of Utah Orthopedic Center for an x-ray guided cortisone injection in my right hip. The procedure went smoothly. I didn't notice any immediate improvement, which as I understand it I should have (from the anesthetic that was injected along with the cortisone) if pain was coming from my hip joint. I think that indicates that the pain is from the stress fracture in my sacrum near the right SI joint as Dr. Aoki believes. However, it takes a couple of days for the cortisone to take full effect so I'll monitor how I feel. I may go for an easy run early next week to see how that feels as well. I advise those of you are currently able to run injury free to savor each run and race, and don't overdo it. | 