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Suggest Treatment For Arthritis
I fractured my hip in 2000. It left Right leg shorter. Lift is put on shoe. I have arthritis and bone spurs in it. Its painful and weaker. Recently had an MRI and have a labral tear in this hip. Im 62 yrs old and it isn t getting better. Considering all this would a hip replacement be best for me?
Tue, 14 Aug 2018
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You can try for arthroscopic repair of labral tear first and check whether the pain subsides or not. If pain persist, then hip replacement will be the better option. Consult an orthopedic and he will direct you accordingly. As of now you can take analgesics, like Tramadol for pain relief.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks.
You can try for arthroscopic repair of labral tear first and check whether the pain subsides or not. If pain persist, then hip replacement will be the better option. Consult an orthopedic and he will direct you accordingly. As of now you can take analgesics, like Tramadol for pain relief.
Wishing you good health.
Thanks.
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