I really think it comes down to when you exhaust the options available
(PT, rest, cortisone, stretches, etc.) and just do not feel like
things are getting better. Everyone has different make-ups, pain
tolerances and activity levels so it becomes a personal call. If you
do decide to proceed with surgery though make sure that you get lots
of information about what type of surgery will work best for you.
Don't go to just any orthopedist. There are many different surgeries
and it is important to find one that is open to listening to you and
that is versed in different techniques in case when they get inside it
turns out they have to change tactics because of anatomical
differences. I wish you the best because living with ITBS can really
be he**. tmohring, RN.


--- In itbs@yahoogroups.com, "Tory" <crossed_arms77@...> wrote:
>
> I know that some people here have ultimately resorted to the
surgery,
> and others have had success with less invasive measures such as PT
and
> exercises. My question is how did you guys who did have surgery
> ultimately decide upon it?
>
> What was it that made you decide to stop depending on passive
measures
> and resort to the surgery?
>