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Still much pain outer thigh and sitting and walking after thr 3 yrs. ago, months and months of pt (you name it i had it done) - lousy surgeon???

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Not necessarily: There can be a number of reasons a person might still have pain after a hip replacement, many not related to surgical technique. For example, an irritation of a nerve in the back. Consider seeing a second opinion to take a fresh look at why you are still hurting.

Answered 6/24/2015

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A member asked:

Still much pain outer thigh and sitting and walking after thr 3 yrs. ago, months and months of pt (you name it i had it done) - lousy surgeon???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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