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I have a sports hernia. Can this cause hip pain?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a confirmed symptomatic hip labral tear seen on an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) six years back. I could not have surgery at that time due to work responsibilities. I went back to see my orthopedician last month. He found additional symptoms of a possible sports hernia. He ga... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the Cortisone shot in the hip joint did not relieve the pain, there are more chances that it is not a labral tear and possibly a sports hernia. Yes, it is possible that sports hernia can mimic hip pain, so it is better to be investigated and checked clinically. A ge... Read Full »
I have a labral tear and want to know if Anavar can be used to heal the bone and cartilage damage.
Query: Hello doctor, I was just diagnosed with a labral tear after being injured in a motorcycle accident. I am asymptomatic, so my doctor did not recommend surgery. My mother has rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, so I have always been scared to get that. So my question is, I have read about treatments to hea... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Oxandrolone may help more with bone pain than healing. However, in your case, you are asymptomatic, so there is no major gain in taking it. It may increase bone resorption. Also, considering it being a steroid, a wide variety of side effects may come. I am against it... Read Full »
A small fluid-filled cleft was seen in my MRI reports of the hip. What does this mean?
Query: Hi doctor, I have attached my magnetic resonance imaging result of my right hip, which was taken five years ago. What does the small fluid-filled cleft mean? Is it a bone cyst, arthritis, or a tear? I need some clarification. Also, Is this magnetic resonance imaging showing any arthritis changes? ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed for protecting patient's identity). The small fluid-filled cleft in the labrum is a partial tear and might be due to degenerative changes. The articular cartilage is grossly normal means that there are no significant... Read Full »