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What Causes Severe Hip And Pelvic Pain Post Self Injury?
I fell while gardening this morning. I landed on my left buttock and partially on my hip, with my leg stretched over the shovel. Since then I haven t been able to put any weight on my left leg and have severe pain in both hip, upper thigh, and pelvic area. What damage could I have sustained in the fall?
Fri, 3 Jan 2020
Hi,
The fall you met with can cause soft tissue injury involving the skin, subcutaneous fat, muscles, blood vessels, nerves/bone (pelvic bones, long bones) injury-causing hairline to gross fracture /injury to joint & structures forming joint.
If you are moving around without pain in joint or bony pain &swelling on the one with a painful point on pressure, the possibility of fracture seems to be less.
Still, a detailed physical examination & needful imaging investigations must be performed to exclude any serious injury (especially in senior citizens).
Rest, ice or hot pack & over the counter anti-inflammatory pill (Ibuprofen) would give some relief till you see the doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
The fall you met with can cause soft tissue injury involving the skin, subcutaneous fat, muscles, blood vessels, nerves/bone (pelvic bones, long bones) injury-causing hairline to gross fracture /injury to joint & structures forming joint.
If you are moving around without pain in joint or bony pain &swelling on the one with a painful point on pressure, the possibility of fracture seems to be less.
Still, a detailed physical examination & needful imaging investigations must be performed to exclude any serious injury (especially in senior citizens).
Rest, ice or hot pack & over the counter anti-inflammatory pill (Ibuprofen) would give some relief till you see the doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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