Suggest Treatment For Chronic Hip Pain And Mild Tendonitis

Posted on Sat, 18 Jul 2015

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Question : Hello, I have had hip pain for about 5 years. An MRI 5 years ago showed mild tendonitis. I have continued to run in half marathons and am 48 years old. The past 3 months hip and leg now are getting worse. I had a steroid injection in hip and it didn't help. Doctor did x ray and saw a slight shadow on hip. I am having MRI in two days with contrast now. Is there anything else it could be other than a tumor?

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
this can be cyst due to a vascular necrosis of femoral head

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
There is possibility of a vascular necrosis of femoral head leading to cyst formation.
severe cartilage injury may be associated .
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer.

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