Precision Diagnosis, Hip Arthritis Treatment, and More
The hip is not only one of your body’s biggest joints, but it is also one of the most essential to your mobility. When the hip joint experiences an injury or wear and tear over time, it can lead to pain, stiffness, and problems with range-of-motion. In turn, this may significantly impact the way you move, walk, and perform even the simplest tasks. Whether you need hip arthritis treatment, solutions to reduce hip joint pain, or a surgical option for addressing your symptoms, it is important to consult with an expert orthopedic physician.
At EmergeOrtho—Triangle Region, we have an entire team of board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeons who specialize in addressing hip conditions and injuries. Our hip experts explore all treatment options, utilizing advanced approaches to help patients find pain relief, restore mobility, and Emerge Stronger. Healthier. Better.
Precision Diagnosis, Hip Arthritis Treatment, and More
There are multiple conditions and injuries that affect the health and mobility of the hip. Being evaluated by a skilled and practiced subspecialty hip specialist for hip pain and other symptoms helps to ensure that you receive the correct diagnosis and treatment plan.
One common hip condition (and source of pain) is hip osteoarthritis. Also described as “wear-and-tear” arthritis, osteoarthritis of the hip typically happens as a result of the aging process. People age 50 and older are often more susceptible to developing the condition. Family history, previous hip injuries, obesity, and hip dysplasia (a congenital condition), are additional risk factors associated with hip osteoarthritis.
Symptoms of hip osteoarthritis can include:
- Pain that starts in the groin and extends to the buttocks or knee
- Pain that increases with activity
- Hip stiffness
- Hip joint locking, sticking and grinding with movement
- Problems with range-of-motion in the hip
- Difficulty walking and performing simple tasks without pain
Hip osteoarthritis, while common, is only one of many other hip conditions and injuries. Additional hip problems/diagnoses can include:
- Bursitis
- Tendinitis
- Hip Strain
- Labral Tear of Hip
- Hip Impingement (Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI))
- Hip Dysplasia
- Hip Fracture
- Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis) of the femoral head
