Need treatment for hip and leg pain after falling down
Patient: Hi, While I was playing football I landed heavily on my left hip. I cannot lie on that side (happened yesterday) but have been ok pretty much all day (just pain). This evening I turned awkwardly and it felt like I was being stabbed in the left side of the hip which is and always has been very tender. Now when I walk when my leg reaches a certain position it feels very painful. The muscle is very very tender in a specific point. I work in theatres as a charge nurse and so have had football injuries before and so am reluctant to go in for an x-ray as my colleagues have told me to stop playing ever since a knee injury. What I really want to know I suppose is what is the likelihood that this is muscular? Will It do any harm leaving it a while. I m guessing if it is a fracture it would be acetabular as opposed to femur as the pain has not been severe when walking? Thanks Doctor: Hello, I have studied your case history.Traumatic hit injury can lead ligament or muscle injury.If there is fracture in your leg bone then it is difficult to walk on itYou will need X ray of knee and hip.Clinical examination is important to rule out ligament injuryFor these symptoms analgesic  like ibuprofen and  chymotrypsin medication can be started. Do ice fomentation and rest to joint.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care.