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Suggest Treatment For Hip Joint Arthritis

I have a pain on the right side of my right hip. Had xrays done that show a little arthritis but the bones are unremarkable. It is NOT near the ball and socket are in my hip. I feel it when I try to walk fast or run. I am favoring it and have developed a slight limp. Can t play sports like softball like I used to. Very frustrating. Wondering if it s my lower back. Had xrays of that too but have to go to my local doctor for an explanation.
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

As per your x ray findings there can be hip arthritis which can be degenerative or due to avascular necrosis of femoral head [AVN].
I will advise you do MRI of hip and you can consult me with reports or with your doctor.

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.
Diet rich in calcium and protein will help.

I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
You should consult orthopaedic specialist for clinical examination and further management.

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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Rheumatologist,  Dr. Divya Agarwal's  Response
sometimes the pain may not be from the joint per se, but maybe extra articular, like in the case of a trochanteric bursitis.
so the xray may be normal, but a clinical examination of the area may unveil the real issue.
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Suggest Treatment For Hip Joint Arthritis

Hello, I have studied your case. As per your x ray findings there can be hip arthritis which can be degenerative or due to avascular necrosis of femoral head [AVN]. I will advise you do MRI of hip and you can consult me with reports or with your doctor. 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. Diet rich in calcium and protein will help. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. You should consult orthopaedic specialist for clinical examination and further management. 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.