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  • Female
  • 60 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My mom had a total hip replacement on July 23, 2016 but she still has severe pain near the hip and leg joint area. She also feels pain when lifting or lowering her leg and sometimes says her whole body hurts. What could be causing this and what should we do next?

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we can then consider surgical options.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Consult a Orthopaedician

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