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How To Treat Hip Pain Without Replacement?

I have had a hip problem for the last three month, and at times could not put on my sock, and very bad paid on the inside of my groin, even painful while laying in bed. I had three stents put in in my heart last May and since I have been on Lipitor, which eventually gave some muscle problems, particularly in the groin area. Since I have been off of Lipitor my pain, while at rest seems to have disappeared, but I,am still having problems while walking or trying to bend. I have been suggested to have hip replacement eventually, which I,am not very keen on at 82 years of age. Do some orthopaedic surgeons in Adelaide do arthroscopic inspection or possibly small repairs, before resorting to hip replacement.
Wed, 9 Sep 2015
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

Pain along hip joint indicates possibility of hip arthritis.
Hip arthritis can be degenerative or due to avascular necrosis of femoral head [AVN].
I will advise you do MRI hip and you can consult me with reports or with your doctor.

Till time take analgesic and cartilage protecting medication like glucosamine sulphate.
For hip arthritis joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help.
Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol.

Diet rich in calcium and protein will help
In diabetes there is osteoporosis of bones so hip arthritis can occur early.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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How To Treat Hip Pain Without Replacement?

Hello, I have studied your case. Pain along hip joint indicates possibility of hip arthritis. Hip arthritis can be degenerative or due to avascular necrosis of femoral head [AVN]. I will advise you do MRI hip and you can consult me with reports or with your doctor. Till time take analgesic and cartilage protecting medication like glucosamine sulphate. For hip arthritis joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help. Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol. Diet rich in calcium and protein will help In diabetes there is osteoporosis of bones so hip arthritis can occur early. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.