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My hip socket shattered in a car accident 16 years ago.had rebuilt with titanium. now i'm having pain& swelling. is this an emergency? cant afford dr
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Probably NO, but: See your doctor as you'll need xrays to be diagnosed properly and treated. You most likely have gone on to develop full blown arthritis, which will need to be treated. I don't think the er would be able to help, but you need an orthopod for further care.
Answered 5/3/2013
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