What should I do next if I have a muscle strain at my hip for more than a month?

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Dr Sean Ng

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Sorry to hear about your injury. It seems you may have injured your tensor fascia latae (TFL), which Is near your hip area on the outside thigh.

It is a band of connective tissue that stretches from the outside of the hip down to the outside of the knee/ upper leg.

You would need to see either a sports doctor/ orthopaedic surgeon. A thorough examination will be done, followed by an MRI to delineate the damage. A proper treatment plan can then be instituted to help you with the problem. Hope this is useful, and best regards!

Dr Sean Ng

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