A 33-year-old female asked:
do u have to remove a bone spur on hip?
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Dr. Edward Hellman answered
Orthopedic Surgery 29 years experience
No : The main reason to remove a bone spur from the hip would be if it was causing pain or a limp and if you have failed non operative management options. If this is not the case, it does not necessarily have to be removed.
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