Hip Treatments
The hip is a ball-and-socket joint that connects the upper thigh bone (femur) to the pelvis. As one of the body’s most important weight-bearing joints, the hip allows for a wide range of motion while providing stability during everyday activities. However, its essential role and complex structure make it susceptible to conditions such as bursitis, arthritis, and injuries like fractures or dislocations. These issues can cause significant pain, limit mobility, and disrupt your overall quality of life if left untreated.
Symptoms
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it may be time to consult with an orthopedic specialist:
- Pain in or around the front of the hip or along the outside of the hip
- Pain in the groin or over the buttocks
- Pain that reaches the thigh and knee
- Swelling in the thigh and knee
- Inflammation with or without fluid buildup in the hip
- Muscle spasms in the hip
- Chronic pain while walking (possibly causing a limp)
- Pain while bending or rotating the hip
- Throbbing and/or soreness in the hip while sleeping or resting
These symptoms may be signs of hip trauma or degenerative conditions. If left untreated, some hip conditions may cause severe pain and immobility, necessitating more invasive treatments. Expert orthopedic treatment can help to relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve your quality of life.
Treatments
Dr. Seiter is skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of hip injuries and conditions with precision and care. Customized treatment plans tailored to your unique condition can alleviate pain and other chronic symptoms and help you return to your normal lifestyle.
Hip Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, and Trauma
Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions such as labral tears, femoral acetabular impingement (FAI), and cartilage damage. Sports medicine and trauma care also address tendon injuries, fractures, and chronic issues like IT band syndrome and trochanteric bursitis. A wide range of advanced techniques and treatments can restore hip function and mobility, alleviate pain, and support long-term recovery even for those with complex hip conditions. Treatment options include:
- Assistive Devices (e.g. crutches, cane, walker)
- Rest and Activity Modification
- Physical Therapy
- Medications and Injections
- Cold and Heat Therapy
- Labral Repair and Reconstruction
- Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) Treatment
- Acetabuloplasty and Pincer Procedures
- Femoroplasty and CAM procedures
- Gluteus Medius and Minimus Tendon Repair and Augmentation
- Cartilage Procedures
- Revision Hip Arthroscopy
- Greater Trochanteric Bursectomy
- Iliotibial (IT) Band Surgery
- Hamstring Repair
- Hip and Femur Fracture Surgery
Hip Arthroplasty
Hip arthroplasty, or hip replacement surgery, is a highly effective treatment for relieving pain and restoring function in a hip that has been severely damaged by arthritis or injury. Advanced techniques tailored to each patient’s specific needs can optimize outcomes and improve range of motion and quality of life. Treatment options include:
- Total Hip Arthroplasty (Total Hip Replacement)
- Partial Hip Replacement & Hemiarthroplasty
In-Office Hip Joint Injections
Hip joint injections are a non-surgical treatment option for reducing pain and inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis or bursitis. Dr. Seiter performs these injections in-office, offering patients a convenient and effective way to manage these symptoms. Hip joint injections can provide significant relief and may delay the need for surgical intervention. Treatment options include:
- Ultrasound Guided Intra-Articular Joint Injections
- Greater Trochanteric Bursal Injections