Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Are you unable to bend, straighten, or move your leg normally?
See significance of an inability to bend, straighten, or move your leg normally 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 any of the following questions.
Yes Are you not able to bend, straighten, or move your leg normally?
Yes Have you had hip surgery and now:
- Have moderate to severe hip pain?
- Cannot move the hip or leg?
- Have new weakness or numbness in the hip or leg?
- Know or think you have a fever?
You may wait to see if the symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or specified time period) if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Do you have hip stiffness or cannot move your leg normally after 48 hours of home treatment?
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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