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How To Treat A Seized Joint That Has Stopped Movement And Causes Pain?
My left hip joint seems to have seized. I have had x-ray & ultrasound approximately 12 months ago which revealed bursitis. It corrected itself without medication. Thursday week it attacked again with very limited movement lasting about 12 hours then totally gone, I did take one Celebrex. Reoccurred last night midly so I took another Celebrex with dinner, this morning no improvement, went to work as usual but by lunchtime found it almost unbearable, so I took one Panadol Plus. That took the overall pain away from my body, but gradually the joint just stopped allowing any movement at all. If I attempt to move the joint into another position it causes massive pain. If I am still, there is no pain. I can walk around but find I am just slowly dragging the left side of my body. I am 61 years of age and take no medication apart from the three tablets I have just mentioned.
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
Hello,
I have studied your case.
As per your history there can be hip arthritis which can be degenerative or due to avascular necrosis of femoral head [AVN].
I will advise you do X ray of hip and you can consult me with reports or with your doctor.
After clinical examination IF AVN is suspected then you will need MRI.
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
I have studied your case.
As per your history there can be hip arthritis which can be degenerative or due to avascular necrosis of femoral head [AVN].
I will advise you do X ray of hip and you can consult me with reports or with your doctor.
After clinical examination IF AVN is suspected then you will need MRI.
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
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