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Suggest Treatment For Stiff Back And Painful Hip Joint While Treating Ankylosing Spondylitis
Question: My age is 45 years i am suffering from A.S. since last 10 years i am going for physiotherapy since last 2 years .my main problem is i get stiff back & pain in right hip joint regularly cramps in caf muscles. Is their any permanent treatment. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Total hip replacement. Swimming.
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Thanks for the query.
Usually in Ankylosing spondylitis, the attachments of ligaments become bony and stiff and make out difficult to bend the spine. Also there is possibly of arthritis of the joints in the pelvis and hip.
You have hip pain because of hip arthritis. The only permanent treatment for this problem is Total hip replacement.
Swimming is very useful in improving mobility of the spine.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Total hip replacement. Swimming.
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Thanks for the query.
Usually in Ankylosing spondylitis, the attachments of ligaments become bony and stiff and make out difficult to bend the spine. Also there is possibly of arthritis of the joints in the pelvis and hip.
You have hip pain because of hip arthritis. The only permanent treatment for this problem is Total hip replacement.
Swimming is very useful in improving mobility of the spine.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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