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I have severe hip pain from injury and NSAID Etodolac is not working anymore to curb pain. What else is out there that is stronger that can be prescribed? The Dr said I need hip replacement but I am only 52 and they will not do it until I reach 60! I honestly cannot work that long with this pain!
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By your history and description, possibility of post traumatic avascular necrosis (AVN) is more likely. In this, blood supply of neck of femur is hampered due to injury. So femur neck and head (hip joint) become atrophic. This is clear cut indication of hip replacement surgery. There is no age limit or fix criteria for hip replacement. So better to consult another orthopedic doctor and discuss all these. You should get it done as soon as possible.
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How Can Severe Pain In The Hips Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. By your history and description, possibility of post traumatic avascular necrosis (AVN) is more likely. In this, blood supply of neck of femur is hampered due to injury. So femur neck and head (hip joint) become atrophic. This is clear cut indication of hip replacement surgery. There is no age limit or fix criteria for hip replacement. So better to consult another orthopedic doctor and discuss all these. You should get it done as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.