Question 1

simple renal cysts cholecystectormy clips underlie the liver.subchondral cysts are seen within the right humeral head and the left acetabulum?

Accepted Answer

Refer to doc...: Apparently, what you mentioned are the findings of CT or MRI scan, and most likely not clinically significant with no need to pursue active intervention at this time. For your best benefit, referring this Q to your treating doc would be most logical since s/he possesses most of your clinical information so that the clinical pertinence of the studies can be correlated.

Question 2

what does increased uptake around the area of the left acetbulum mean? have had two hip replacements, last one in 1999.  bone scan shows significant bone
lose and ct shows increased uptake around the area of the left acetabulum as well as the femoral comp

Accepted Answer

The : The acetabulum is the "cup."  increased uptake could be caused by loosening, infection or fracture.  Talk to your surgeon about it.

Question 3

i've 3 ct scan & 15 x-ray of pelvis in 2 yrs for study of fracture of left acetabulum. is so many x-rays & ct harmful? specially for male genital?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The numbers vary but the more radiation you get the higher your risks are of developing cancer.

Question 4

what does it mean if an x-ray of the hip shows the left femoral head displaced more lateral with a wider space between the head and medial acetabulum?

Accepted Answer

: The wording suggests there is fluid separating the head of the femur from its slot in the hip. What this means in a given case is best interpreted by the doc who knows the complete history/exam and other test findings.

Question 5

what does "capsular stripping from the lateral margin of the left acetabular labrum region of the dome of the acetabulum" hip mri with contrast?

Accepted Answer

Trauma?: This implies some type of trauma to the capsule, which is the fibrous tissue that holds joint together. Generally should heal conservatively, with time and rest and pt. Should not need surgical intervention if the labrum is not torn.

Question 6

what does this impression mean. interval destruction of the left hip joint involving the acetabulum as well as the left femoral head and neck. conside?

Accepted Answer

Joint problem: "interval destruction of left hip", the hip joint has suffered injury/damage to the point of destruction since the last Xray."acetabulum and femoral head", both parts of the hip joint, the pelvis socket (acetabulum), and the thigh bone (femur, femoral head), the rest of the interpretation appears to have been cut off.

Question 7

subcortical foci of increased signal are present suggestive of some sclerosis and marrow reactive changes in the left hip joint.  there is a subcortical cyst in the acetabulum on the right hip measuring 5 mm - what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The cyst is: an "incidental" finding of no clinical significance..the "reactive marrow and sclerosis indicates relatively RECENT INJURY to the hip joint or early degenerative arthritis
Hope this is helpful!

Dr Z

Question 8

i have pain in my left hip?

Accepted Answer

Needs to be checked : Pain in hip can be caused by many causes . We don't have enough information to advice you.I suggest you consult your doctor. Your doctor will take detailed history like how bad is pain,how long,any history of trauma. Any associated symptoms like fever and more. You need a physical exam and if indicated may need blood test ,xrays  and MRI etc to find the cause of the pain and treat appropriately

Question 9

what can i do for brosidest on my left hip?

Accepted Answer

Bursitis?: I think you are saying bursitis. Pt massage stretching the it band muscle balance and injection can help.

Question 10

can you tell me why i have pain in my left hip?

Accepted Answer

Depends: You would need to describe the pain more specifically. What type of pain (sharp/dull), where exactly does it hurt, what activities make it better or worse, constant or comes and goes. The best thing to do is to have your doctor examine your hip.

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Simple renal cysts cholecystectormy clips underlie the liver.subchondral cysts are seen within the right humeral head and the left acetabulum?

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What does increased uptake around the area of the left acetbulum mean? have had two hip replacements, last one in 1999. bone scan shows significant bone lose and ct shows increased uptake around the area of the left acetabulum as well as the femoral comp

A member asked:

I've 3 ct scan & 15 x-ray of pelvis in 2 yrs for study of fracture of left acetabulum. is so many x-rays & ct harmful? specially for male genital?

A member asked:

What does it mean if an x-ray of the hip shows the left femoral head displaced more lateral with a wider space between the head and medial acetabulum?

A member asked:

What does "capsular stripping from the lateral margin of the left acetabular labrum region of the dome of the acetabulum" hip mri with contrast?

A member asked:

What does this impression mean. interval destruction of the left hip joint involving the acetabulum as well as the left femoral head and neck. conside?

A member asked:

Subcortical foci of increased signal are present suggestive of some sclerosis and marrow reactive changes in the left hip joint. there is a subcortical cyst in the acetabulum on the right hip measuring 5 mm - what does this mean?

A member asked:

I have pain in my left hip?

A member asked:

What can i do for brosidest on my left hip?

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Can you tell me why i have pain in my left hip?

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