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Suggest Treatment For Severe Arthritis Symptoms Affecting Healed Dislocated Hip

I dislocated my hip 20+ years ago when i was a child. I had surgery to correct it and as of now have no hardware in my body. Over the last few months my arthritis has been acting up severely. I have had 1 steroid injection and scheduled to have another directly in the hip joint next week. My orthopedic told me that because I dislocated once, even though it was so long ago, i would more likely dislocate an artificial one so my only option is a hip fusion. I m an active 33 year old female. My question Is should I get a 2nd option or is that really the case.
Fri, 12 Feb 2021
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Hello,

I think you should get a second opinion for sure. You are thinking of a very invasive method of treatment so you better consider another treatment option.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Arthritis Symptoms Affecting Healed Dislocated Hip

Hello, I think you should get a second opinion for sure. You are thinking of a very invasive method of treatment so you better consider another treatment option. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician