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Medical Conditions - Hip Arthritis

Hip arthritis is also referred to as wear and tear arthritis. It is usually seen in older age groups of people. It could also result from a previous traumatic injury to the area. It usually requires hip replacement surgery on one or both sides, depending upon the damage caused by the condition and the patient's age.

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Is it hip arthritis? I am having pain above my right hip and little swollen.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have studied your case. As per your history, there can be hip arthritis, which can be degenerative or due to avascular necrosis of the femoral head (AVN).

Does stem cell therapy help treat hip arthritis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Stem cell therapy for hip arthritis offers a non-surgical option to reduce pain and increase patient mobility.

Is sudden groin pain when coughing or walking normal?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel really sorry for the pain and twinges you feel in certain positions and movements. It really is bothersome and needs attention and care.

My father is having continuous hip pain. How to evaluate this?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two possibilities, joint pain or nerve pain like sciatica.

How do bony spurs appear on an X-ray?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The tiny white spec near the right hip joint is a "loose body" also known as "detached osteophyte", or "spur".

My 72-year-old mother has pain and stiffness in her hips. What is the treatment for it?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your mother's problem, and I hope to help you.

Shall I continue the treatment advised by my doctor for hip joint pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would have been in a better position to answer your query if I had seen the plain x-ray of pelvis films and MRI films rather than just a report.

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