Treatments for hip pain
If your hip pain and/or stiffness is mild, it can be easy to dismiss it as a natural part of ageing. When the symptoms are more severe, your mobility may be impacted to the extent that you can no longer do many of the things you most enjoy. While a visit to a GP or a physiotherapist may be helpful in the early stages of these symptoms, patients with more persistent symptoms will usually be referred to an expert specialising in Hip Surgery. Some patients also self-refer to us in order to get this help faster.
At The Highfield Hospital, our Consultant Hip Surgeons have helped countless people to say goodbye to debilitating, life-limiting hip pain and regain pain free function and movement in the hip. If you would like to meet with a Consultant for assessment, diagnosis and a discussion about any suitable treatment options, please book an appointment online and we will arrange that for you.
Should non-surgical treatments not provide you with adequate symptom relief, you may require some type of hip surgery. There are a number of different operations available for the hip, including:
Total hip replacement surgery involves removing the damaged hip joint and replacing it with a new artificial one (a prosthesis). This is usually required when advanced osteoarthritis in the hip has caused such degradation in the joint that function and movement is severely limited.
Although there are a number of operations available, surgery will not always be needed to treat hip pain.
For certain symptoms and conditions, a form of keyhole surgery known as hip arthroscopy may be needed to help diagnose the problem. A thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera and light (this tube is known as an arthroscope) is passed through a small cut in your hip. This transmits a live feed to a screen, giving your Consultant a clear view of the inside of your hip joint. Certain issues can sometimes be corrected during a hip arthroscopy, which helps avoid the need for additional surgery in the future.
Depending on your circumstances, your Consultant may advise joint preservation treatment to help protect and maintain the function in your hip and delay the need for more major surgery such as total hip replacement. Your consultant will be able to discuss this further with you if appropriate for your condition.
If your hip joint is more significantly damaged, total hip replacement surgery may be recommended as the best way to get you out of pain and restore mobility.
Whatever the extent of your hip pain and stiffness, your Consultant will ensure you receive the ideal treatment to get you out of pain and to effectively manage any other symptoms.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition that can affect any joint in the body, including your hip.
If you have osteoarthritis in the hip and you are experiencing severe mobility issues, stiffness, and pain, hip replacement surgery may be advised.
There are various other types of hip arthritis, most of which can be treated with surgery if necessary.
Hip impingement, also known as femoroacetabular impingement or FAI, describes a condition in which the ball part of the joint (femoral head and neck) does not perfectly match the socket part of the joint (acetabulum). This leads to a pinching (impingement) in the hip, which results in a restriction of movement, pain and discomfort.
Hip arthroscopy (keyhole) surgery may be considered if hip impingement symptoms are significantly limiting your quality of life and sporting activities.
Trauma (including hip fractures)
If you have suffered acute trauma to the hip, such as a fracture, you can be seen by a Circle Health Group consultant to help review your recovery or if you would like a second opinion about your available treatment options.
A tear or other damage to the ligaments in your hip may be best treated with arthroscopic surgical repair.
If you would like a personalised quote for the treatment you need, give us a call and one of our dedicated advisors can provide one.
If you are paying for your own treatment, you'll be given a fixed-price package, which will include a full breakdown of costs so you know exactly what's included. Our self-pay customers can take advantage of flexible payment options, allowing you to spread the cost over monthly instalments.
If you have private medical insurance, hip surgery may be covered by your policy. Speak to your provider to find out, or call our team for advice. We liaise directly with insurers to make things easier for you.
Total hip replacement surgery is a common procedure used to treat a damaged hip caused by degenerative conditions such as arthritis. If you're suffering from chronic hip pain, a hip replacement may be the solution. During the procedure, your damaged or deteriorated hip joint is replaced with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis.
Hip arthroscopy, also known as keyhole surgery, is often carried out to diagnose and treat hip pain. The procedure allows the surgeon to see inside the hip using a small camera, called an arthroscope, which is inserted through very small cuts into your joint. Your surgeon can diagnose the cause of your hip problems, and in some cases they will be able to treat them during the same procedure.
Hip labral tear surgery and hip debridement surgery are two procedures that can be performed arthroscopically.
Hip resurfacing is an alternative treatment for a hip replacement. During the procedure, the surgeon trims and caps the top of the thigh bone with a smooth metal covering. Next, the damaged part of the hip socket is removed and replaced with a metal shell. Because less bone is removed during the procedure, the chance of a hip dislocation at a later date is much reduced.
They will carry out a physical examination of your hip as well as your back, because hip pain can be referred from problems in the back and occasionally from other areas
Additional diagnostic tests and investigation a may be needed, and these can all be easily arranged for you. Our on-site facilities include X-rays, CT, MRI and Ultrasound, giving you fast access to comprehensive imaging as required.
Once a diagnosis has been made, your Consultant will discuss the results with you and talk through suitable treatment options.
If it’s determined that you do in fact need hip surgery, we can arrange that for you as soon as possible.
People choose to come to us for help with their hip problems for a number of reasons. Whether you live in Rochdale or elsewhere in Lancashire, or will be travelling from further away, some of the key benefits of choosing The Highfield include:
It is normal to feel anxious about hip pain and stiffness, particularly if it’s getting worse. As more daily activities become harder to do, it can be all too easy to start worrying about losing your independence and freedom
It’s important to know that you don’t need to suffer hip pain as there are a number of effective treatments available. We can help you to access them. Your Consultant will investigate the cause(s) of your hip pain and talk you through all suitable treatment options. If hip surgery is needed to resolve the problem, we’ll arrange it for you at the earliest opportunity so that you can get back to doing the things you love, sooner.
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