Question
I experienced what I think my doctor called a slipped epiphisus when I was 10 I am now 41 and have been having problems with my hip hurting.  I had 3 screw pins put into my hip and was wondering if the pain I have been feeling is due to this and if I need to have the pins removed. I was told I wouldn't ever have to.  What is your advice??

Answer
Hi Kriss

As you are probably aware a  epiphysis occurs when the upper end of the thigh bone (femur) slips at the area where the bone is growing (growth plate or physis) and does not fit in the hip socket correctly.

Since I am not a doctor, and cannot diagnose, you will have to make an appointment with someone who is qualifed in the area of orthopedics.  Be sure before you undergo any surgery that the surgeon is qualified, and that he or she has done the surgery they want to perform on you, in the past.

It might even be worth your while to get two opinions and weight the options.

Sharon Davis