Hip Pain and Treatment
Don’t let pain in your hips stop you from having an active lifestyle! If you have problems with your hips, our experts can help. Hips are the largest joints in the body and provide a full range of motion. Just like you, most people will have problems with their hips during their lifetime.
Injury, wear and tear, aging and genetics are all factors that can cause hip pain. Other problems may be a result of an injury.
Our orthopedic surgery team provides outstanding care and has advanced training in hip joint replacement surgery, including anterior hip replacement and orthopedic trauma. We work closely with a dedicated orthopedic care team that includes nurses, orthopedic nurse navigators and physical therapists to create a comprehensive treatment plan for you before and after surgery. Our goal is to get you pain free and able to return to doing the things you love.
Hip conditions we treat
Some causes of hip pain include arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or post-traumatic arthritis that develops after an injury), osteoporosis, bone disease or an abnormality.
Commonly treated hip conditions include:
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Fracture
- Joint dislocation
- Bruise or tear in the muscle
If you need care for a condition not listed here, consult with one of our orthopedic and sports medicine care providers.
Expertise in hip pain treatment options
In order to provide you with the best treatment, our team will need your complete medical history* and will perform a physical examination. Based on our findings, your treatment plan may include nonsurgical or surgical options, such as:
Nonsurgical treatments
- Hot and cold therapy – Heat helps muscles relax and cold helps minimize inflammation
- Injections – Treat painful conditions, such as tendinitis
- Medication – Prescription or over-the-counter drugs to relieve pain
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation – Non-surgical techniques, such as massage, heat treatment and exercises to reduce pain, restore function and prevent injury
- R.I.C.E. – Rest, ice, compression and evaluation
- Therapeutic exercise – Activities that restore and maintain strength, stability, flexibility and balance
- Weight loss – Helps relieve stress on joints
Surgical treatments
- Arthroscopy – A minimally invasive procedure used to view, diagnose and treat problems inside a joint
- Hip surgery – Performed to repair fractures, damaged joints, muscles or bones
- Hip resurfacing – An alternative to hip joint replacement where only a portion of the joint is replaced
- Joint replacement surgery – Reconstruction or replacement of a diseased or damaged hip joint with an artificial implant
- Revision surgery – A procedure to replace or repair a joint implant
- Tendon repair – Repairs torn or damaged tissue connecting muscle to bone
*If you don’t have a Bronson MyChart account, it’s easy to sign up and it’s free. It allows you and your care team to securely access your health information to ensure you receive the right care. Request a MyChart activation code.
