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Who are the best orthopedic surgeons to consult with regard to hip pain?

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Dr. Rhett Griggs answered

Hip surgeons: Sports, arthroscopist, traumatologists, replacement docs.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 8/15/2012

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Related to age: As a child the best surgeon to see is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon. Under 40 i'd see a sports medicine surgeon or hip preservation surgeon. After 40 i'd see a joint reconstruction surgeon.

Dr Sparacino and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 1/21/2019

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A member asked:

Who are the best orthopedic surgeons to consult with regard to hip pain?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Rhett Griggs answered

Dr Juchau agreed

Dr. Keith Baldwin answered

Dr Sparacino and 4 doctors agreed

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