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What Causes Sharp Pain On The Left-sided Back After Leg Shortening?
I have a history of bilateral hip displasia at birth. I have been having a problem in the last year and a half of my left leg shortening. Normally I have gone to a chiropractor and he s been able to realign it and it stays for a while(weeks to a month). This past Wednesday it shortened about an inch but after being realigned it goes right back short in a matter of hours. It never really hurt before but now I have excruciating sharp pain just to the left of my tailbone when it shortens. Is this sciatica or should I see an orthopedic dr for the hip?
Fri, 7 Jul 2017
Hi. With a history of dysplasia and recurrent possible hip dislocations, you need to see an orthopaedic surgeon. There are new technologies that an orthopod can use to improve stability of the hip joints. Hope that answers your question.
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