Osteoarthritis of the hips

Case contributed by Kevan English
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic bilateral hip pain that is worse on exertion.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
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There is severe bilateral osteoarthritic degeneration of the hips.

No evidence of acute displaced fracture or malalignment.

Degenerative changes of the symphysis pubis.

Case Discussion

This represents a case of osteoarthritis of the hips.

The patient was prescribed tramadol and naproxen as needed.

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