Question 1

x-ray revealed moderate upper lumbar scoliosis and osteophytes in lumbar vertebrae. possible cause of severe low back and hip pain? treatment options?

Accepted Answer

Early arthritis: Not sure why a 34yo has these problems. Your description of X-ray sounds like back spasm causing some local splinting and curvature,not classic scoliosis. Osteophytes typically seen in degenerative arthritis. Do you have autoimmune disease? Lupus? Psoriasis? Rheumatoid?

Question 2

could hip pain be a result i scoliosis?

Accepted Answer

It depends: How old are you, how severe is the scoliosis and do you have an abnormal gait  that could potentially and over time put undue strain on the corresponding hip ? Have you had the hip pain evaluated ?Thus it is difficult to provide you with a meaningful answer without knowing answers to the above questions. Be well.

Question 3

how serious is it that my son has been diagnosed with scoliosis at 9, and he has hip pain?

Accepted Answer

Close follow up : Keep in mind that because of age this caused by and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Question 4

can hip pain be a result of scoliosis? can any docs explain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: However, many people think they have hip pain when in truth the discomfort is caused by the back and not the hip.

Question 5

what's the best brand mattress for someone who suffers from a bad back and is a side sleeper?  i have scoliosis and hip pain.

Accepted Answer

Whichever helps: There is no "magic" mattress. The best one is the one that makes you feel the best. This is essentially a matter of opinion.

Question 6

what could be a sudden cause of hip pain in males?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Arthritis, over use injuries, synovitis, strained  muscles around the hip all could be causes of hip pain.

Question 7

cause of hip pain and clicking/popping in a 15 year old dancer ?

Accepted Answer

See details: There are several possible causes including a labral tear. This needs to be evaluated by an orthopedist and an MRI may be needed to establish a cause.

Question 8

what well corticated accessory ossicles adjacent to anterior inferior iliac spine mean? can that be a cause of hip pain and can i continue wrestling?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Whether they may cause problem is dependent on the location. You need to ask the doctor who ordered the study. If wrestling aggravates the hip pain, the best option is to avoid the activity since your body is warning you that this is not good for you.

Question 9

had limb lengening surgery 1984 for cfd/pffd on left side. could that be the cause of hip pain on right side. can barely move right hip,feels broken?

Accepted Answer

Hip pain: I hope the surgery went well in the past. Pain in hips can very well be arthritis. Please see your physician for physical exam and provide more history for appropriate treatment.

Question 10

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what could be the cause of hip pain that radiates to my knee, no previous trauma. i have constipation, could this be the cause of the hip and knee pain?

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Ilio tibial band: There is a fascial extension on the outside  of the thigh extending from the hip to the knee that can become inflamed and very painful with activity. This is known as the ilio-tibial band syndrome often treated with therapy, exercise, stretching and anti-inflammatories

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How serious is it that my son has been diagnosed with scoliosis at 9, and he has hip pain?

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Can hip pain be a result of scoliosis? can any docs explain?

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What's the best brand mattress for someone who suffers from a bad back and is a side sleeper? i have scoliosis and hip pain.

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What could be a sudden cause of hip pain in males?

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Cause of hip pain and clicking/popping in a 15 year old dancer ?

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What well corticated accessory ossicles adjacent to anterior inferior iliac spine mean? can that be a cause of hip pain and can i continue wrestling?

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Had limb lengening surgery 1984 for cfd/pffd on left side. could that be the cause of hip pain on right side. can barely move right hip,feels broken?

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Good day doctors what could be the cause of hip pain that radiates to my knee, no previous trauma. i have constipation, could this be the cause of the hip and knee pain?

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