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Pain While Walking. Minor Labral Tear Suspected. Do I Need An MRI?
I have been having sharp pains while walking for 4 months. I ve seen a couple orthpedic surgeons who think it could be minor labral tears and there s not much to do about it. Recently I felt an oblong lump about 1cm long in the area where I have the pain. Do I need an MRI or can an ultra sound tell what it is? The pain is effecting the quality of my life.
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
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As your orthopedics suggests that it could be a labral tear. But now it appears to be developed into a herniation of the bursa . So now you must take an M.R.I. for confermation of the condition. Ultra sound may not reveal any details use ful for the diagnosis and treatment.
I wish you a quick recovery .
Best regards.
Thanks for calling H.C.M.
As your orthopedics suggests that it could be a labral tear. But now it appears to be developed into a herniation of the bursa . So now you must take an M.R.I. for confermation of the condition. Ultra sound may not reveal any details use ful for the diagnosis and treatment.
I wish you a quick recovery .
Best regards.
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Probably the labrum has extruded, you need instant MRI and internal fixation if still partially attached or an exicion may be indicated with cup arthroplsasty
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