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What Causes Pain In The Hips After A Total Knee Replacement Surgery?
I had a total knee replacement in March 2017. I was in a brace for 9 months before hand for a acl tear. In fact the ACL was shredded. I had no muscle (calf and thigh.) My foot curved in and I was bowlegged. I am still in therapy for knee. My My flexibility was 30degrees and 90 degrees. I know have been having hip back and groin problems. Severe pain rating for 3 to 5 to 7. can t sleep at night do to pain. My hip does not rotate. I HAVE HAD 10 SURGERYS ON THAT KNEE EVERYTHING IS ON RIGHT SIDE
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* The presentation of narrated symptoms suggest that there can be
- Nerve compression around hip joint
- Muscle or ligament spasms
- Weight bearing related issues
- Spinal cord level issues giving rise to hip pain
- Compromised blood supply of head of femur - others
* In our clinic, I recommend a thorough clinical evaluation and later decide for the diagnostic aids required as MRI hips of others.
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What Causes Pain In The Hips After A Total Knee Replacement Surgery?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * The presentation of narrated symptoms suggest that there can be - Nerve compression around hip joint - Muscle or ligament spasms - Weight bearing related issues - Spinal cord level issues giving rise to hip pain - Compromised blood supply of head of femur - others * In our clinic, I recommend a thorough clinical evaluation and later decide for the diagnostic aids required as MRI hips of others. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.