What causes prolonged right-sided hip pain post cervical fusion surgery?
Patient: I am 50 years old. Female. He of 3 neck surgeries. Fusions from c2 thru t 1. All my symptoms have returned and have MRI and Ct scheduled tomorrow. My question now is severe enough pain in my right hip. Has been at least 1 month. Pain runs down the outside of my leg to the outer area of my calf. Thinking arthritis but have not yet had X-ray. Taking hydrocodone prescribed by the neurosurgeon but it does not touch the hip pain Doctor: Hi,  The symptoms are more likely to suggest the possibility of spine-related problems.  It is better to consult a neurosurgeon and get an MRI scan done for further assessment.  As of now, you can try analgesics like Gabapentin which is more effective for similar pain conditions.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain,  General & Family Physician