Question 1

what to do if i have been told i have sclerosis of the hips and ostecytes also does any one know if this is like ms?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: You likely possess osteoarthritis of the hips.  MS does not directly affect joints of the body, but on rare occasions, steroid usage to treat MS might cause avascular necrosis of the hip joint.  Sounds not the case with you.

Question 2

can you give natural birth if you have been diagnosed with sclerosis of the hip?

Accepted Answer

Most likely yes,: only attempted labor is likely to answer the question completely. Discussion with your doctor, may also disclose specifics in your case that cannot be answered, without full consideration.

Question 3

what is supa-acetabular sclerosis on the hip ? could this be explained .

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: There are some cases of supra-acetabular  sclerosis cases were patient had fracture in that area minor in type and healed leafing that sclerosis.(isolated insufficiency fracture ).

Question 4

hello; i have mulitple sclerosis. i am experiencing a pain in my right lower back above my hip. should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

It is much more : likely that this is due to a simple strain/sprain ...not every symptom is due to your disorder! Try simple remedies eg: Apply heat, take some Tylenol...and if these steps fail check it out with your GP/Family physician

Not to worry!! 
BE WELL
Dr Z

Question 5

what is supra-acetabular sclerosis showed on my hip x-ray ?

Accepted Answer

Wear and tear: Sclerosis is the term used to describe where there has been wear &amp; tear to a bone, and the body has attempted to make the bony area stronger by depositing new bone &amp; calcium into the area. In your case, it is seen in the roof of the acetabulum is a concave surface of the pelvis. The head of the femur meets with the pelvis at the acetabulum, forming the hip joint.[1][2]

Question 6

what does increased femoral head fragment sclerosis avn likely given fx timing broke her hip in early august?

Accepted Answer

I don't understand--: The question fully, but the gist of it is, as i can make of it: ms rabbit79828 had a fx of the hip about 3 months ago ; the head part has gone on to develop avn. Probably the fx was too high ; was fixed. This is a well known complication of such fxs. 
Depending upon your symptoms, further treatments may be needed.
Are you having pain at rest or with weight bearing on that side?
See your orthopod.

Question 7

what is bony sclerosis of the articular surfaces in the right hip?

Accepted Answer

An accumulation of: calcium deposition, arthritis, with associated loss of cartilage and narrowing of the joint space.

Question 8

pls explain "sclerosis of posterosuperior femoral heads bilaterally" & "small hipjoint effusions v physiologic joint fluid present". thx! 27f hip pain

Accepted Answer

See details: It means you have inflammation of the hips. I strongly urge you to see a rheumatologist.

Question 9

there's sclerosis & subchondral cyst formation in the femoral head & cyst & spurs in acetabulum. constant pain. should i have hip resurfacing surgery?

Accepted Answer

Hard to know: You desribe degenerative changes.  When you shave the hip it might improve but you are losing bone and therefore these problems might re occur or get worse.  Maybe you should get a second opinion and you can ask the second doctor.

Question 10

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

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What to do if i have been told i have sclerosis of the hips and ostecytes also does any one know if this is like ms?

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Can you give natural birth if you have been diagnosed with sclerosis of the hip?

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What is supa-acetabular sclerosis on the hip ? could this be explained .

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Hello; i have mulitple sclerosis. i am experiencing a pain in my right lower back above my hip. should i be concerned?

A member asked:

What is supra-acetabular sclerosis showed on my hip x-ray ?

A member asked:

What does increased femoral head fragment sclerosis avn likely given fx timing broke her hip in early august?

A member asked:

What is bony sclerosis of the articular surfaces in the right hip?

A member asked:

Pls explain "sclerosis of posterosuperior femoral heads bilaterally" & "small hipjoint effusions v physiologic joint fluid present". thx! 27f hip pain

A member asked:

There's sclerosis & subchondral cyst formation in the femoral head & cyst & spurs in acetabulum. constant pain. should i have hip resurfacing surgery?

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?

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