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Hi have problems with my spine that makes my legs give way from under me, But I also have a problem in my left Hip, my consultant say he cannot give me a hip replacement because my legs let me down and an artificial hip could dislocate and could brake the bones in my upper leg, what other type of hip operation is there pleas
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Your history not sufficient to conclude what is the exact problem? Probably you may be suffering from scoliosis with gait abnormalities with hip joint dislocation. Any hip joint dislocation need immediate reduction and keep like that for 2-3 months with muscle relaxant use. Some times need surgery to reduction of hip joint.during scoliosis the articulation angle may change lead to more prone for dislocation. So need to correct spine and hip joint . Please consult your orthopedics he will examine and treat you accordingly.
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How Can Hip Dislocation Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your history not sufficient to conclude what is the exact problem? Probably you may be suffering from scoliosis with gait abnormalities with hip joint dislocation. Any hip joint dislocation need immediate reduction and keep like that for 2-3 months with muscle relaxant use. Some times need surgery to reduction of hip joint.during scoliosis the articulation angle may change lead to more prone for dislocation. So need to correct spine and hip joint . Please consult your orthopedics he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.