Suggest Treatment For Hip And Groin Pain

Posted on Thu, 3 Dec 2015

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Thu, 3 Dec 2015 Answered on

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Question : I have had hip and groin pain now since last march. I had stem cell and platelets injections 5 months ago
and still have pain. My question is do you think i will need a hip replacement. I had an MRI done and it showed carthledge tear and arthritis.

Answered by Dr. Karl Logan (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A total hip replacement may be an option

Detailed Answer:
hi thanks for your question.

I am a little surprised that you had the treatment that you describe at your age and with the MRI findings that your describe.

do you have any X-rays of your hip you could share with me, so I can give you a more accurate opinion.

best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Karl Logan (37 minutes later)

Thanks for responding. Yes I have the cd showing the MRI and also a recent xray
I had done on the same disc. I could mail them to you, or maybe e-mail them if I can figure out how to do it.
I am trying everything I can to avoid a hip replacemnet. But it may be my only alternative. Please advise. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Karl Logan (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please post xray

Detailed Answer:
you can send me your X-ray here on the site.

it would be useful to see it.

I suspect a hip replacement is your only option however at your age it is an excellent one for arthritis in the hip joint.

best wishes

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee