Hip joints are crucial in the human body as they play a pivotal role. Your hips allow essential functions like walking, running, and jumping while bearing the weight of your upper body. When they don’t work correctly, they have a drastic effect on the quality of your life. Anyone can develop hip problems irrespective of age, and the causes are diverse: arthritis, nerve compressions, degenerative conditions, sports trauma, etc.
Scheduling an appointment with an expert orthopaedic doctor is the first step in your diagnosis. Treatments vary based on your condition and range from medication to total joint replacement.
Some of the common hip conditions are:
- Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
- Bursitis of the Hip (Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Degenerative Joint Disease of the Hip (Osteoarthritis)
- Labral tears of the hip
- Snapping hip syndrome
- Sports Hernia
- Hamstring injuries
- Femoroacetabular Impingement FAI
Depending on your condition, you may receive either surgical or non-surgical treatment. Here are various hip procedures done by our orthopaedic surgeon to treat various hip problems.
Hip Debridement
Damage to the labrum, cartilage, or bone in the hip joint might result in an accumulation of broken pieces of bone, soft tissue (cartilage), and other debris in the hip joint. Removing this debris by using a unique tool is called debridement.
By creating smooth surfaces, it is believed that hip pain is reduced and function is improved.
Hip Labrum Repair
A ring of soft tissue located around the hip socket is referred to as the hip labrum. When this labrum is torn or damaged, it can’t heal independently. So doctors usually suggest a labrum repair surgery, especially for patients who can yield good post-surgical results. Surgical repair of the hip labrum can be done as an open or an arthroscopic procedure.
Hip Labrum Reconstruction
In some cases, the damage to the hip labrum might be irreversible, so repair surgery can’t be performed. In such cases, hip labrum reconstruction surgery will be suggested by the doctor. The procedure involves taking a graft (soft tissue) from other parts of the patient or a donor. The doctor also ensures the size of the labrum or the labrum portion being replaced is the same.
Surgery to Fix Hip Impingement
This procedure is referred to as a femoral osteotomy. It is a surgical process intended to fix hip impingement and restore the lost range of motion. Many patients suffering from hip impingement can benefit from this procedure, especially patients much younger for a total hip replacement.
The femoral osteoplasty procedure involves the removal of excess bone to ensure enough space in the joint to improve the range of motion. If there are any labral tears, they are also repaired during the procedure.
Surgery to Fix Hip Dysplasia
If a patient has a severe form of hip dysplasia or has been suffering from this condition for an extended period, a doctor may suggest surgery. This procedure is referred to as a periacetabular osteotomy. This surgery involves making a few incisions in the hip socket (acetabulum), and the pelvis is repositioned. Then the new position is stabilised with the help of screws fixed in the bone. The procedure also removes any bone malformations that cause pain.
Surgical repair of hip dysplasia can be done as an open procedure or through an arthroscopic procedure.
In some cases, patients might need to undergo more than one surgical procedure at a time. For instance, surgeons sometimes perform femoral osteoplasty and a torn labrum repair when treating hip impingement.
Hip replacement surgery
This is often said to be the last resort for any hip problem. When all other procedures fail to provide relief from hip pain, severe hip damage or the case of severe hip osteoarthritis, a surgeon suggests undergoing a hip replacement.
If you are suffering from any hip problem, consult Dr Anjanikumar, one of the best doctors for hip treatment in Hyderabad. He is an expert and experienced doctor in treating various hip problems. He is also a renowned hip and knee replacement surgeon in Hyderabad who has helped hundreds of people regain their lost hip functions. To consult the doctor, call and book an appointment.
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