Osteoarthritis on Xrays of Hip and Knee

[@debbiec6216]

I need a doctor like the one in this video . He's straight forward and explains everything in detail . He deserves 500Million Subs and 500 Million Viewers !!!!

[@pinsirigodamunna8835]

Dear Dr. Thank you very much for your explanation. As a hemophilia person, I am looking forward to your kind advice for my hip replacement surgery.

[@Rosie-wj1le]

This has been so educational. Thank you doctor.

[@caryes4540]

Excellent presentation and very well thought out. Gr8 info for patients with that disease. I wish he was my surgeon

[@orthopaedics360]

Very nice of you to say - if you think of anything that would be helpful in a video, we can look to make it.

[@rosefarquhar1075]

Excellent information, very well presented. Thank you.

[@orthopaedics360]

Many thanks for your comments. Our latest video is on hip imaging during surgery.

[@carolschedler3832]

Thank you Dr Chen!! I saw your post on Facebook Total Hip Replacement forum and jumped right over here! Thank you so much for your expert input on that forum and for making these videos! I plan to binge watch! 🎉😂❤

[@orthopaedics360]

Many thanks for your message Carol! We hope the information provided here is useful for you. If there is anything else you would find useful, please let us know so we can prepare more valuable content for our patients.

[@debbiec6216]

@@orthopaedics360 I know you aren't my doctor , but can I at least ask a question. This is a very important question, and it's only information. My question is , If a person has Trendelenburg Gait ( waddle side to side ) can that causes the waddle walking side to side or is my knees ( bone on bone ) causing it ??? Will a person be able to walk normal again ? Thank you , Debbie I need 2 knee replacements and I might need a hip replacement ?

[@orthopaedics360]

@@debbiec6216 a trendelenburg gait is generally specifically identified when a patient has weak or absent gluteals. This particularly happens when the gluteus medius is torn. In general it is not due to any other reason. The most appropriate next investigation is an ultrasound of your hip to check the gluteal musculature.

[@debbiec6216]

@@orthopaedics360 So, Xray will not do it ??? I have a weak right hip . When, I walk , I am walking ( gait ) waddle side to side

[@orthopaedics360]

@@debbiec6216 An Xray will only really show osteoarthritis. It cannot show the status of your gluteal musculature. An USS or MRI is required. An USS is the easiest to access, but an MRI can be beneficial if the tendon is found to be torn, as it can show the likely success of a repair - ie: if the muscular has undergone fatty infiltration (ie significant atrophy), then it can never be successfully repaired. If the muscle is good, but the tendon is fully torn off, then in general, surgery is required.

[@coastalbushrustique6848]

Thank you