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Had Hip Surgery, Septic, Not Able To Walk, Spine Shows Severe Degenerative Disease With Disc Desiccation. Remedy?

Hi my 79 yr old mother had r hip surgery in Nov 2012 after a fall. She then had a septic hip and recovered well
She is home from rehab 2 months walking well with walker. Then out of no where she has not been able to walk 7 days today ct hip ok r surgical site . However spine shows severe degenerative disease with disc desiccation etc spodylosis scoliosis djd
Pain sitting and unable to bear weight
Tue, 28 May 2013
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Thanks for writing to us.
Djd scoliosis usually leads to back pain and leg pain. Its important to examine the patient to diagnose the problem. I think she needs to get a mri to know if any nerve is getting pressed.
If she has only pain but no weakness then pain medicine and physical therapy will help.
I would suggest to consult a spine specialist first. Thanks.
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Had Hip Surgery, Septic, Not Able To Walk, Spine Shows Severe Degenerative Disease With Disc Desiccation. Remedy?

Thanks for writing to us. Djd scoliosis usually leads to back pain and leg pain. Its important to examine the patient to diagnose the problem. I think she needs to get a mri to know if any nerve is getting pressed. If she has only pain but no weakness then pain medicine and physical therapy will help. I would suggest to consult a spine specialist first. Thanks.