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Even after 1.5 yrs of painful snapping & now unbearable 24 hr stabbing pain. doctors refuse to do surgery on my iliopsoas. any prime reason for this?

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

See pain management: If you have already seen a few orthopedic surgeons, then most likely surgery is not the option. You need a pain management specialist to control your pain adequately and continue physical therapy.

Answered 2/24/2014

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A member asked:

Even after 1.5 yrs of painful snapping & now unbearable 24 hr stabbing pain. doctors refuse to do surgery on my iliopsoas. any prime reason for this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Prem Gupta answered

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