hi. two years ago I had a hip replacement . When I walk now there is a cracking sound. Do you have any idea why.? thanks ... View answer

A recent mri scan on left hip shows osteoarthritis and tendonitis . I am to have physio to help relieve, although my gp tells me i will need a hip replacement , but the wear and tear "is not bad... View answer

Hello, Doctor I have had my right hip replaced,and now the left one is also doing the same thing,caused by osto-arthiritis; What I would like to know , is what kind of exercise can I do without... View answer

21yo female with hip osteoarthritis taking Mobic, Tramadol Has regular hip cortisone injections Q3 ... imagine the long term effects of these medications and injections are more severe than a... View answer

I will have hip replacement surgery within the next 12 months. Do you recommend anterior or posterior hip replacement surgery and why? ... View answer

In 2009 I was finally diagnosed with bilateral hip osteoarthritis. I have been suffering with the ... insurance (Wellcare) will not cover hip replacement. My PCP says at age 59 I am too young... View answer

I would like to know what medication helps best for osteoarthritis ,I am currently taking meloxicam 15mg daily .But still have pain in my hips ,shoulders and feet .I had a hip replacement 5... View answer

I have been diagnosed through an MRI that I have severe right hip osteoarthritis with bone on bone superolaterly, subcortical sclerosis, subcortical cysts and moderate marginal osteophytes. A hip... View answer

Hello, I have hip dysplasia and osteoarthritis. I am expecting hip replacement surgery at some point during my life. I have received two treatments of cortisone injections for pain. The first ... View answer

I HAVE ADVANCED OSTEOARTHRITIS, TENDONITIS, BURSITIS AND AM RECOVERING FROM MY SECOND HIP REPLACEMENT. I AM IN REMISSION FROM ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND TRY NOT TO TAKE PAIN MEDS ORALLY. MY SPINE HAS MANY ... View answer