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What is the reason for the difference in position of hip implants in the x-rays?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from bilateral AVN. I had a hip replacement surgery done on the right side one and a half months ago. I am attaching the X-ray reports of those taken immediately after the surgery and also a more recent one taken last week. I have a doubt regarding the screw movem... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through both the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). What you have observed is true, but it is not because of the screw moving. This is because of the way the X-ray has been taken. I reassure you there is nothing to worry. Your bone ... Read Full »
How is an intertrochanteric fracture treated?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is 93 years old with several comorbidities. He fell suddenly, and this happens to be his first fracture. High blood pressure and diabetes both are under control with medication. He also has two stents and a bioprosthetic valve. He suffered a fractured hip. It appears to be an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The images attached have very poor quality (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your father has a three-part intertrochanteric fracture and does not require a hip arthroplasty. Hip salvage surgery is indicated. My choice for an implant is a proximal femoral... Read Full »