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What makes it feel like your hips are being squashed by a vice, worst when lying down. i realise i have extra gristle on the left hip.

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Not enough info: Your description is toononspecific. Ser a rheumatologist or orthopedist and have it evaluated. Possible causes include lower back, hip joint, bursitis or tendinitis.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/14/2015

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Hip pain: Consider FAI: femoral acetabular impingement or perhaps hop dysplasia. Get X-ray & exam.

Dr Fowler and 7 doctors agreed

Answered 9/17/2018

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A member asked:

What makes it feel like your hips are being squashed by a vice, worst when lying down. i realise i have extra gristle on the left hip.

11 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Ali agreed

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr Fowler and 7 doctors agreed

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