Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Hip Joint

Posted on Thu, 30 Mar 2017

Question: I had hip surgery a year ago and I still have hip pain most of all in my upper joint when I XXXXXXX to much .I work as an cleaner bending all the time and picking up things could that be why I have this pain can u please help

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be Implant loosening

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Gopal Goel , Orthopedic Surgeon.

I have read the description you have given specially about the history of fall in elevator.

Normally the pain typically occurs due to few common reasons like loosening of the implant , excessive erosion of the implant, hip joint protruding inside the pelvis(protrusio) or infection.

Osteoporosis contributes indirectly to pain. Any fall will accelerate loosening of the implant.

I suggest you get one fresh X Ray of the hip, Bone Densitometry Dexa Scan, blood counts .

Start taking mild pain killers. If the reports are normal , then consult your surgeon again.

Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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