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What Causes Pain In My Right Hip Area Post Laminectomy?

On November 3rd I had a L4 L5 S1 laminectomy (left side of spine), my back pain seems to be just about completely gone. Ever since a couple days ago I have had excruciating pain in my right hip area, so painful I can barely walk and put my clothes on. I called my surgeon and since it doesn’t sound back related he is hesitant to get me in right away for a review… any ideas or should I just head to my local hospital… it a 10 out of 10 for pain…
Fri, 10 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Looking at your details it looks that it about more then 4-5 months after laminectomy. As the compression was on left side so it does not looks to be due to disc related problem.In that case this can be due to sacroiliac dysfunction. You should do following to have relief in this:
- Use a lumbosacral belt to prevent abnormal movements at back
- Apply an analgesic ointment over affected area
- Do warm water fomentation with water bag over affected area
- Take a good analgesic like aspirin,ibuprofen or paracetamol

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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What Causes Pain In My Right Hip Area Post Laminectomy?

Hello, Looking at your details it looks that it about more then 4-5 months after laminectomy. As the compression was on left side so it does not looks to be due to disc related problem.In that case this can be due to sacroiliac dysfunction. You should do following to have relief in this: - Use a lumbosacral belt to prevent abnormal movements at back - Apply an analgesic ointment over affected area - Do warm water fomentation with water bag over affected area - Take a good analgesic like aspirin,ibuprofen or paracetamol Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon