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I had a baseline X-Ray 3 years ago and another this year. Dr. said mild arthritis. To my untrained eye, both right and left hips looked the same. I have no problems with the left side, only the right. I complained about a snapping or clicking sound in the right hip when I walk or exercise. Dr did not seem interested, perhaps b/c he is part of a clinic that specializes in joint replacements. I have been doing PT exercises religiously, and the clicking has mostly subsided, but walking any length is an ongoing issue. The first injection enabled me to walk 4-5 miles, but that has now worn off.
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Hmm, clicking and popping with motion - I would seek out a sports medicine ortho (they are focused on underlying cause, not surgery) for an evaluation. You might need different imaging to see what is happening. Thedoc, or a good PT, should then be able to watch you exercise and find the issue. Treatment is most likely targeted strengthening exercises to support the weak weak tendons or muscles.
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Hi. My pain has gone from a 9to a1 since early March. I’m just not convinced it’s my hip AND…if the pain is gone by my appointment day on the 14th there’s no point in having the injection because it won’t be instructive about the source of the pain.