ARTHRITIS OF THE HIP JOINT

Your initial consultation with Dr. Huddleston may take 45 minutes to an hour, depending on the complexity of your problem.

At your first visit, we will take a comprehensive medical history, with special emphasis on your hip problem. You will have a complete orthopedic examination to rule out other conditions which may be causing your symptoms. We will need to take x-rays of the involved joint(s) if you have not had any taken recently (and brought them with you).

1. Any family members or friends you may want to have present to help in the discussion and decision making process.
2. A written list of questions you may have.
3. Any X-Rays, MRI studies, bone scans or other studies of your hip taken by previous physicians (that you can readily obtain).
4. A list of your current medications (with dosages).
5. A list of physicians you have seen in the past 2 years (with addresses and phone numbers, if possible). We normally send a full report to the doctor who referred you to us. Please let us know if you want a report sent to any other physician.

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