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Question: i'm trying to figure out whether i've done some real damage or its just a strain. on my right hip i felt a sharp pain like someone hit me w/ a broken glass, was quite shocking. (actually felt like something snapped) since then, Saturday night, i've experience swelling which i've treated w/ ice and general weakness in the area. its also completely discolored, turning to what looks like real bruising. i have a tough time walking, and putting weight on that foot.
i'm pretty certain it's not structural, like a bone issue. i've been an athlete all my life so know when i've broken something. seems like a muscle tear or strain, just not sure if i just keep treating w/ pain med and ice that i'm getting anywhere
little more info. when i lean back, keeping my legs straight, i feel the most pain, if i bend forward. to the left or right i have no pain. very difficult to stand one the right foot alone.
i'm pretty certain it's not structural, like a bone issue. i've been an athlete all my life so know when i've broken something. seems like a muscle tear or strain, just not sure if i just keep treating w/ pain med and ice that i'm getting anywhere
little more info. when i lean back, keeping my legs straight, i feel the most pain, if i bend forward. to the left or right i have no pain. very difficult to stand one the right foot alone.
Brief Answer:
Degenerative torn labrum
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
It appears that you could have arthritis of the hip with degenerative cartilage labrum which can cause the pain.
It is best to continue icing, limb elevation, avoid squatting, cross leg sitting, climbing stairs.
Do get an MRI of the hip if the pain does not subside in a week to look for Femoroacetabular impingement or degenerative torn labrum.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Degenerative torn labrum
Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Thanks for the query
It appears that you could have arthritis of the hip with degenerative cartilage labrum which can cause the pain.
It is best to continue icing, limb elevation, avoid squatting, cross leg sitting, climbing stairs.
Do get an MRI of the hip if the pain does not subside in a week to look for Femoroacetabular impingement or degenerative torn labrum.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
in my reading and past i think thats correct at least the tear of the labrum. i've started to see a little improvement.
how long should i expect to have pain that stops me from my normal activities, such as comfortable walking or even golf? i no longer run but swim for cardio so that wont affect this. if in my walking gate i allow my right leg to go to far back, i fell a lot of discomfort.
how long should i expect to have pain that stops me from my normal activities, such as comfortable walking or even golf? i no longer run but swim for cardio so that wont affect this. if in my walking gate i allow my right leg to go to far back, i fell a lot of discomfort.
Brief Answer:
Avoid much hip joint extreme movements, do swimming, do MRI
Detailed Answer:
Non limb loading activities like swimming and aerobics won't hurt the joint in arthritis.
Better to get an MRI to know where we stand in the diagnosis. A key hole arthroscopic survey can be done to repair or remove the torn labrum as seen on the MRI.
Pain will subside when you avoid excessive hip joint motion.
Avoid much hip joint extreme movements, do swimming, do MRI
Detailed Answer:
Non limb loading activities like swimming and aerobics won't hurt the joint in arthritis.
Better to get an MRI to know where we stand in the diagnosis. A key hole arthroscopic survey can be done to repair or remove the torn labrum as seen on the MRI.
Pain will subside when you avoid excessive hip joint motion.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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