A 61-year-old female asked:
left hip pain x 2 yrs. done: chiro, pt, steroid inj. & oral - no relief. int. & ext rotation hurts. unable to raise knee to chest. capsulitis maybe?
2 doctor answers

Dr. Audie Rolnick answered
40 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Get xrays: You need evaluation by ortho. Sounds like osteoarthritis. Need to determine degree.
Answered on Apr 23, 2014

Dr. David Trettin answered
33 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Arthritis : Your symptoms suggest osteoarthritis of the hip joint. Painful motion is typical early as is pain w/ weight bearing.As the arthritis progresses loss of internal rotation is often found on physical exam. Pain in groin, thigh and buttock are characteristic.Some patients note difficulty tying shoes and similar motions... Time to see an orthopedic surgeon for examination, x-rays and treatment! gl!
Answered on Mar 27, 2015
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