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Is it ok to use a cane for a left hip laberal tear until i get surgery? it hurts when i walk and feels painfull when i sit

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Dr. Monica Wood answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Using : Using a cane can actually be quite helpful, but put it in your right hand. You want to lean away from the tear. Studies have shown that a cane placed in the opposite hand can reduce forces in the hip significantly. That will help take some strain off the labral tear.

Answered 10/3/2016

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