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What Kind Of Tests Are Needed For Pain In Legs, Knees And Hips?
I have chronic pain in my legs, knees and hips. making hard to stand or walk. I have osteoarthritis in my hips. Could it be the same thing for my hips and knees. I ve had this for over 10 years and rarely go to the doctor and never told her. What kind of tests are needed to diagnose.
Mon, 2 Nov 2020
Hi,
Known case of osteoarthritis with pain in hips, knees, legs needs the following investigations as asked by you.
- MRI of hips and knees.
- Blood tests
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
- Parathyroid hormones
- Serum magnesium
- Clinical evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon
- Second opinion of a physician or rheumatologist.
- The treatment will be specific if the cause and effects are found
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
Known case of osteoarthritis with pain in hips, knees, legs needs the following investigations as asked by you.
- MRI of hips and knees.
- Blood tests
- Calcium
- Vitamin D
- Parathyroid hormones
- Serum magnesium
- Clinical evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon
- Second opinion of a physician or rheumatologist.
- The treatment will be specific if the cause and effects are found
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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