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Can a stretching program lower the chances that my elderly mother will fall?8 years 39 weeks ago1205
My legs are slightly different lengths. Is this normal?8 years 18 weeks ago624
Is a difference in leg length a problem for an older person?8 years 18 weeks ago404
I recently had hip surgery, and now my legs seem to be different lengths. Is this normal?8 years 18 weeks ago467
I am going in to have hip replacement surgery. Will I be able to kneel down to work in my garden once my hip heals? What about getting on my hands and knees in the garden?7 years 37 weeks ago638
I am going in to have hip replacement surgery. How soon can I get back to the things I enjoy?7 years 37 weeks ago663
Why are people with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip encouraged to exercise?7 years 37 weeks ago396
I've heard that my chances of getting hip arthritis are less if I live in the South. Is this true?7 years 37 weeks ago329
When I was a child, I had severe rheumatoid arthritis. Because there was so much damage to my hip joints, I have had both hips replaced. Both joints were replaced using cement. Now I am pregnant with my first child. Will it be safe to breast-feed the baby with the chemicals from the cement in my body?7 years 36 weeks ago340
I've had a hip problem since birth called congenital hip dysplasia. The hip socket was not formed completely, and my hip slips in and out of the joint. This causes a lot of pain and affects my walking. My doctor is advising me to have the hip replaced, but I'm only 26 years old. If I have a hip replacement, should I not get pregnant?7 years 36 weeks ago1115
I am having a hip replacement. My surgeon has good training but said he doesn't do a lot of these procedures. Should I be worried?7 years 36 weeks ago560
I need to have a hip replacement. There's a small hospital nearby, or I could travel to a bigger hospital to have the surgery. I'd rather not make the long trip. Does it matter where I go?7 years 36 weeks ago329
I am having hip replacement surgery. How can I decrease my chances of dislocating my new hip?7 years 36 weeks ago452
Last year I was diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis. The X-rays show it is in the early stages. Even so, I have had considerable hip pain and can't walk without limping. I started using a cane, which seems to help with the hip pain, but now I am having low back pain. Could the cane be causing this?7 years 36 weeks ago520
I am only 54 years old, but already I'm noticing changes in the way I walk. I can't seem to put my full weight into my left hip without twinges of pain. Is there anything I can do about this? I don't want to lose any more ground.7 years 36 weeks ago509
I am a 53-year-old woman actively involved in the mall-walking program. A group of us meets three times a week at the local mall to walk two miles. Should I buy a pair of walking shoes, or can I just use my regular everyday shoes?7 years 36 weeks ago620
I like to jog every day for exercise. I usually run between five and six miles, five or six days a week. Is there any connection between running and developing arthritis?7 years 36 weeks ago1178
I read an article about hip fractures in the elderly. No specific ages were mentioned. What is considered "elderly" these days?7 years 34 weeks ago367
My father fell and broke his hip two days ago. The hospital staff says he can go home as soon as he can "transfer" by himself. What does this mean?7 years 34 weeks ago334
Last week, my 83-year-old mother broke her hip. She is still in the hospital, and we are trying to make plans for when she gets out. How can we tell if she should return home or go to a nursing home?7 years 34 weeks ago463
My doctor tells me I have a mild case of heterotropic ossification, but my pain and limited function tell me it's severe. What's the difference between mild and severe from the doctor's point of view?5 years 45 weeks ago1436
I got heterotropic ossification after a total hip replacement. I'm still recovering from the hip surgery. What's the treatment for this new problem?5 years 45 weeks ago1763
I'm going to have a total hip replacement. Will this affect my golf swing much?5 years 41 weeks ago331
I had my hip fused because of a fracture that wouldn't heal. About six weeks after the operation, my back pain went away. I've had back pain for almost 10 years. Is there a connection here?5 years 41 weeks ago338
I'm 42-years old and have one very bad hip. For some unknown reason my right hip is deteriorating. I know I'm too young for a hip replacement. Is there anything that can give me relief from the pain and a chance to keep my active lifestyle?5 years 41 weeks ago469
My doctor has suggested a hip fusion for me. I'm a little hesitant about doing it. Are there any reasons I shouldn't have this operation?5 years 41 weeks ago567
I'm 40-years old and in need of a hip replacement. My doctors says I must wait until I'm at least 50 because the implants don't last more than 15 0r 20 years. Is there really that much difference in the results between patients my age and older patients?5 years 41 weeks ago1384
I'm 35 years old, and I've had severe hip arthritis from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. I've been told I can't get a hip replacement for years yet. Why is that? Shouldn't something be done sooner than later?5 years 41 weeks ago403
I had a hip replacement that's gone bad. The doctor says the "PE" is worn thin and cracked and must be replaced. I looked on the internet but all I found was pulmonary embolism for PE. I can't find anything about the hip. What is this?5 years 41 weeks ago1214
I'm more than a little nervous. After having a total hip replacement, I ended up with a blood clot in my leg. I know these things can go to the lungs and kill you. Now I'm going to have an operation to fuse my spine. Will I get a blood clot every time I have surgery?5 years 41 weeks ago360
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