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Why is there typically hip pain after back surgery?

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There isn't: When most people refer to their hip, they really mean their buttocks which is a common area for referred back pain. Generally, hip joint pain occurs in the groin.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/2/2016

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Somatic refered pain: Many structures in the spine refer pain to buttocks hip region facet joints sijoint inravertebral disc.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 1/15/2020

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