Your hips help you move your body and legs. They let you bend, stand, walk, and do many everyday activities. It is a ball-and-socket joint, and it is used almost all the time. When it is damaged or affected by arthritis, it can cause pain and make it hard—or even impossible—to walk, stand, climb stairs, or play sports.
Non-Surgical Treatment
In many cases, hip pain can be treated without surgery. Options may include:
- Physical therapy to improve strength and movement
- Joint injections to reduce pain and swelling
Your doctor will recommend these treatments if surgery is not needed.
Replacement Surgery
If non-surgical treatments don’t relieve your pain, hip replacement may be the best option. This surgery can help restore movement and improve your quality of life.
During replacement surgery:
- The damaged parts of the hip joint are removed
- They are replaced with an artificial joint made of metal, plastic, or ceramic
This new joint helps stop bone-on-bone rubbing, allowing smoother movement and less pain.
Hip Arthroscopy
Another option is hip arthroscopy. This is a minimally invasive surgery where the doctor uses a small camera inserted through a small cut to see inside the joint.
This type of surgery:
- Uses smaller incisions
- May lead to faster recovery
- Can treat certain joint problems
Joint Preservation
Joint preservation focuses on keeping your natural joint working well and reducing pain. Treatment may include:
- Changing activities
- Physical therapy
- Medications
- Injections
- Sometimes surgery
Each treatment plan is customized based on your age, activity level, and condition.
Personalized Care
Most hip problems require more than one type of treatment. Our experienced team works with you to create a personalized care plan—from diagnosis to treatment to recovery—so you can get back to the activities you enjoy.
Conditions and Treatments We Provide:
- Arthritis (including osteoarthritis)
- Cartilage or ligament problems
- Revision (repeat) hip surgery
- Hip arthroscopy
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Total joint replacement surgery
Our orthopedic surgeons have years of training and experience and provide both surgical and non-surgical care using the latest techniques.
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