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Does Arthroscopic Surgery Cure Subchrondral Sclerosis?
My question is:- Will hip arthroscopic surgery get rid of the following:- I have moderate degenerative changes involving the left hip joint with irregular loss of articular cartilage and subchrondral sclerosis. Myxoid degenerstion of the anterior and superior acetabula labrum with small degenerative tear involving the anterior aspect of the labrum where there is a 5 mm paralabral cyst.
I have studied your case. Your reports suggest degenerative changes,arthroscopy can only reduce symptoms for longer duration. Minimal damage of ligament and cartilage can heal but lerger damage will eventually progress to arthritis.
Till time take analgesic and cartilage protecting medication like glucosamine sulphate. For hip arthritis joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help. Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol. If required intra-articular injection can be given.
Diet rich in calcium and protein will help
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Does Arthroscopic Surgery Cure Subchrondral Sclerosis?
Hello, I have studied your case. Your reports suggest degenerative changes,arthroscopy can only reduce symptoms for longer duration. Minimal damage of ligament and cartilage can heal but lerger damage will eventually progress to arthritis. Till time take analgesic and cartilage protecting medication like glucosamine sulphate. For hip arthritis joint flexion, extension and rotation exercises will help. Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol. If required intra-articular injection can be given. Diet rich in calcium and protein will help Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care