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What Does The Following Hip X-ray Report Indicate?
Question: Hi Doctor, One of my neighbour who is now 66yrs had undergone right hip replacement 10yrs back. Now when they have done X-ray of hip joint it shows osteopenic bones and degenerative changes in the form of reduction in joint space and acetabular oestophytes with mild superior migration of femoral head. Please suggest what will be her prognosis in future
Brief Answer:
Can wait.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Osteopenic bones and degenerative changes and oestophytes are degerative changes due to aging .She can take pain killer tab along with calcium supplement and glucosamine for 3-4 month.If no improvement than revision of hip replacement can be also done.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can wait.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Osteopenic bones and degenerative changes and oestophytes are degerative changes due to aging .She can take pain killer tab along with calcium supplement and glucosamine for 3-4 month.If no improvement than revision of hip replacement can be also done.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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