- male
- 50 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've been having pain in both hips, mostly around the groin area. Got an X-ray and MRI done, but my doctor is recommending surgery. Wondering if there are other options or if surgery is really necessary? The pain's been bothering me a lot and I'm not sure what to do next.

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