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Originally Posted by terralyn
Do you limp? My right ankle and foot are the affected areas and I definitely walk with a limp and it's gotten worse over time. Within the last 6 months I started having hip pain in my left hip that shoots down the front of my thigh. The doctor says its from limping and has done one injection into the hip. I am scheduled for another one next week. Anyone else have suggestions to help with this?
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In the title, are two suggestions on what it could be. These conditions are caused by the change in the biomechanics of the hip when a person continues to walk on an injured lower extremity. Mine was found with MRI with contrast. I have rheumatoid arthritis and continued to try to work as a RN running around with various significant limps due to flared joints. It returns every time I limp due to a flare in a lower extremity. The treatment is to limit the use of the hip, sit with legs crossed avoiding abduction of the hip. Ice, rest, and anti-inflammatories. Hope that is helpful and hope you feel better.