
Suggest Treatment For Mild Osteoarthritis In Hips

Surgery - sooner ,the better
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mrs. Ivywalls,
Thank you for posting the question.
I have gone through the question and your medical history in detail.
From the MRI reports,it feels that it is more than just "moderate" osteoarthritis.
That's why none of the non-operative treatment modalities is working for you.
Surgery (Total hip replacement) is almost inevitable for both the hips and has to be done sooner or later.
It is better to get the surgery done on one hip at a time.
At our clinic,our principle is to treat the patient and not his reports.
So,in my opinion,even if the right hip has lost more cartilage,i would prefer operating on the left hip first due to the pain factor.
After you fully recover from this surgery,the other hip can be operated upon.
Considering that you live alone,i would suggest you to get the surgery done as early as possible to live a pain-free independant life.
I hope the answer was useful.
Feel free to ask any doubts that you may have.
I will be very much happy to help you.
Thank you.
Kind regards.
Wish you a speedy recovery and a healthy life.


Plan as soon as possible
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Yeah,being a orthpaedic surgeon myself,i am aware about the debilitating pain it causes.
So ,talk to your doctor and plan the surgery as soon as possible.
Thank you.

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