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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Tingling Sensations In The Leg

I ve been having soreness in my left hip joint for about 2 years. For about 2 months i have been getting tingling down that leg and sometimes it seems to fall asleep. I fell once when i put my weight on it and it collapsed under me. I am 67 years old,. normal blood pressure and blood sugar.
Fri, 19 Jan 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

Radiculopathy can be caused by hip problem also.
Speciality of hip radiculopathy is –its referred pain upto knee only not below it. Hip pain in hip joint pathology usually seen on anterior aspect of hip.

MRI spine and hip along with EMG-NCV study will help in locating origin of pain.
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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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Tingling Sensations In The Leg

Hello, I have studied your case. Radiculopathy can be caused by hip problem also. Speciality of hip radiculopathy is –its referred pain upto knee only not below it. Hip pain in hip joint pathology usually seen on anterior aspect of hip. MRI spine and hip along with EMG-NCV study will help in locating origin of pain. 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