Conversation: The conversation between human and AI assistant.
[|Human|] Ok, I m over 3.5 yrs since anterior hip replacement....I still have a LOT of numbness and some soreness and sometimes burning at the site... I realize numbness is an issue and MORE SO with anterior hip replacements.....can I expect that this is permanent nerve damage? Is Ice and Heat both good to use for this numbness? thanks.
[|AI|]  Hello, I have studied your case. Yes this can be permanent nerve damage. Physiotherapist will help you better to learn more exercises in proper protocol. An ULTRASOUND EXAMINATION of the involved area or an MRI scan will establish the nature of pathology. Blood investigation will help you like CBC, CRP, and ESR. 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.