Q: One Dr floroscope says hip is very bad. need replacement. Surgeon says hip x-rays normal. Now what?
Dear Sandy,
What kind of pain meds are you on? Also, is it possible to take your xrays to another doctor/surgeon, and get a second opinion. I know that if you do certain exercises you can avoid hip replacement, but depending the amount damage there is to the hip joint. What I would do is get access to you xrays, I always get a copy of mine on a disc, and a written report so that I can take them to my chiroproactor. Even though some doctors don't think chiropractors are real doctors, chiropractors have a better knowledge of the spinal system and what bones do what. I don't know what fluroscope is email me and give me some more details.
Molly Frost
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