Hip Problems, Age 12 And Older: Emergencies
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Emergencies
Do you have any of the following symptoms that require emergency treatment? Call 911 or other emergency services immediately.
- Sudden severe pain and you are not able to stand or or move your hip.
- Sudden numbness or tingling is present in the buttocks, genital area, or one or both legs.
- A hip or leg has turned pale, white, blue, or cold.
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| Last updated: | October 27, 2006 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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