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Hip arthritis
Hi, I'm 64 years old.. I have been diagnosed with hip damage (arthritis) and have been suggested hip replacement surgery. 1) Pls suggest how long can I stay without surgery 2) are there chances of surgery going wrong ... Symptoms-limping and stiffness around hip sometimes
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If having pain adn difficulty in daily activities then better to go for surgery at this age . No need to wait and watch
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
1) Depends on Your symptoms, If Because of Hip Arthritis your daily Routine is Not Doing Without Support and Pain
2) If You Following your Dr Advise Very Rare Stiffness and Lumping around Hip, It may Ocurre if you delay Surgery
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Share xray first to know current condition
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Share xray please
If movements are restricted,I advice to opt surgery
Less chances lf surgery going wrong
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