Hip Injuries, Age 12 and Older
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Does your hip feel loose or unstable after hip surgery or hip replacement?
See significance of loose or unstable hip if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Does your hip feel loose or unstable?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Has your hip felt loose or unstable off and on for 1 week?
Yes Has your hip felt loose or unstable and your symptoms have become worse since you were seen by a doctor in the past 2 days?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: October 27, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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