Hip Specialist

Hip pain can significantly affect your quality of life, making simple activities like walking, sitting, or even sleeping difficult. Whether your discomfort is due to an injury, a chronic condition, or an unknown cause, Precision Orthopaedic Specialties in Chardon and Middlefield, Ohio, is here to help you regain your mobility and live pain-free.

At Precision Orthopaedic Specialties, our experienced hip specialists provide comprehensive care for a wide range of hip issues. From diagnosis to treatment and recovery, we offer personalized plans to address your unique needs. Learn more about orthopaedic surgery and how we can help you on your journey to better health. Contact us today!

The Hip Joint

The hip joint is one of the largest and most important joints in your body. It supports your body weight and allows for a wide range of motion. However, its complexity and the load it bears make it susceptible to various injuries and conditions that can cause pain and limit function.

A specialist examining a patient with hip pain in Chardon, Ohio.

Hip Conditions We Treat

At Precision Orthopaedic Specialities, we treat many causes of hip pain. Some of the common conditions we treat include the following:

Arthritis

Hip arthritis is a common condition. It can cause pain and inflammation in your hip joint. It leads to symptoms like pain, swelling, and stiffness. Several types of arthritis can affect the hips, including osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

Avascular Necrosis

Avascular necrosis (also known as osteonecrosis) is when bone tissue dies due to a lack of blood supply. Over time, tiny cracks can form in the bones, and they can eventually collapse. This condition often results from a broken bone, a dislocated joint, long-term use of high-dose steroids, or excessive alcohol consumption.

Bursitis

The bursa is a fluid-filled sac that cushions spaces around bones and other tissues. Hip bursitis occurs when the bursa in your hip becomes irritated and swells. The two most common types are:

  • Iliopectineal bursitis
  • Trochanteric bursitis

Hip Fractures

A hip fracture usually refers to a break in the upper part of the thigh bone (femur). Hip fractures usually occur because of falling or a car accident. This injury is more common in older individuals due to weakened bones.

Hip fractures cause severe pain and often require immediate surgery. A total hip replacement may sometimes be necessary to recover. Physical therapy will help improve recovery.

Hip Flexor Strain

Your hip flexors are the muscles found between the top of your thigh and hip. Athletes commonly strain their hip flexors which involves a tear in the muscle tissue.

Depending on the severity of the strain, you may be able to treat a hip flexor strain using conservative treatments such as rest, ice, and over-the-counter medications. Severe or persistent pain requires professional medical attention.

Hip Labral Tears

The labrum is a rim of cartilage that lines your hip socket. This protective lining prevents your bones from grinding against each other, ensuring smooth movement. Hip labral tears occur when the labrum is damaged, often causing significant pain and mobility issues.

Hip Dislocations

Hip dislocation occurs when the ball joint of your hip comes out of its socket, usually due to a traumatic injury. This painful event is a medical emergency, as it can cause secondary injuries to surrounding blood vessels, nerves, ligaments, and tissues. Hip dysplasia is another cause of hip dislocations. This developmental condition is when the hip socket is too shallow to hold the femur in place.

Iliotibial Band Syndrome

The iliotibial band is a tendon that runs from the top of your pelvic bone down to your knee. Iliotibial band syndrome is when the band becomes irritated and swells. This condition occurs when the tendon rubs against your hip or knee bones due to excessive tension. The condition can cause hip or knee pain.

Signs You Need to See a Hip Doctor

It’s important to consult a hip specialist if you experience persistent hip pain or if the pain significantly impacts your daily activities. Professional medical attention is necessary for hip injuries, disorders, and arthritis. Consider seeing a hip specialist if you:

Seek emergency medical attention if you’ve experienced trauma like a car accident or fall, if you cannot move your hip or leg, or if you suspect a broken bone.

Treatments Offered at Precision Orthopaedic Specialties

At Precision Orthopaedic Specialities, we offer non-surgical and surgical treatments for hip pain. Two of the hip surgeries that we provide to treat hip pain are as follows:

Hip Arthroscopy

Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive hip surgery to treat various causes of hip pain. During this procedure, your surgeon makes small incisions and inserts an arthroscope into your hip joint. This tool, equipped with a camera and light, allows the surgeon to identify and repair damage. Conditions commonly treated with hip arthroscopy include:

  • Hip impingement (femoroacetabular impingement)
  • Labral tear repair or trimming
  • Removal of loose cartilage fragments, diseased or inflamed joint lining, and painful bone spurs

Hip Replacement

For severe hip pain that affects your ability to stand, walk, and move, a hip replacement (hip arthroplasty) may be necessary. This surgery involves replacing the damaged hip with an artificial implant (prosthesis), providing relief from pain and improved mobility.

Schedule an Appointment Today

If you are experiencing hip pain, sudden hip pain, or have suffered a hip injury, don’t wait to seek professional care. Our hip specialists at Precision Orthopaedic Specialties are dedicated to diagnosing and treating your hip issues with the highest level of expertise and compassion.

To schedule an appointment, please call our office at 440-285-4999 or fill out our online appointment request form. Let us help you get back to your active life with effective treatments tailored to your needs.