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What Causes Pain In Right Leg And Buttock While Walking Post An Injury?

Posted on Sat, 19 Mar 2016

Question: on the 26th of Dec, I missed a step and went down on my right leg hard, since then, when I walk I encounter discomfort/pain with every step I take on the right side where the leg meets/attaches to the buttocks. I tried to walk this am but it was too painful. What do you recommend that I do. There is no discomfort when I am resting/sitting.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need to rule out fracture, bursitis, Osteoporosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

Thanks for the query.

I have read your history and would like to ask you a few questions about your problem.

When you fell down, we're you able to get to by yourself and walk?

Do you suffer from a limp while walking or climbing stairs?

Have you taken an Xray or shown the Doctor regarding this problem?

It is possible that you may have hurt the bones around the hip joint during the trauma. I would like you to get that region xrayed to look for a fracture. Other causes could be weak bones dude to Osteoporosis which can be expected at your age and postmenopausal status.

I hope you are taking your calcium and Vitamin D supplements to reduce the risk of fracture which can be high.

You can apply warm packs to the painful regions. Take Tablet Paracetamol or Acetaminophen 1000mg twice a day for 5 days after meals. Keep the limb elevated. Avoid bearing much weight in the affected limb for now.

Kindly reply to my queries for a better approach to the diagnosis and to guide you in the right path towards treating your pain.

Thanks and regards.

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (26 hours later)

Yes, I was able to get up by myself. I never went down fully but put a lot of pressure on my right leg in order to recover and not go down. Yes, I take CA daily. I attempted to go for a walk yesterday, but every step I took on the right foot was un comfortable. I am trying to keep the leg elevated, going into the spa every hour for 15 mins and taking naproxen (generic alleve) 2times a day. I am applying hot pads to the area every pm. We are actually in FL, for a month away from my regular drs
Is there anything else you recommend? Did I mention that the only time I incur discomfort is when I walk?.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs Physiotherapy and an Xray

Detailed Answer:

It is possible that you have had a make strain. I would also like to rule out bony injury for which you need to get an X-ray.

It would be best in your Physiotherapist could chart the weak or tight muscles and talk you about it before beginning to strengthen them.

Take Care

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 days later)

Thank you for your follow up RX, I think I will continue taking it easy, use the hot tub and wait until I return home for Dr. Consult and x-ray did attempt short walk this AM but too uncomfortable and worried about further damage. Do you think my plan is reasonable?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid unsupported walking

Detailed Answer:
Yes. Please avoid unsupported walking. You could try walking with a walker to avoid full weight bearing in that limb. Do upload your xrays as soon as you can.

Thanks and regards.

Dr. Aashish Raghu

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T