Hip

Healthy hips enable you to live a full, active life. But nagging hip pain can stop you in your tracks. Orthopedic experts at Trinity Health Michigan are here for you with services that help you feel more like your old self again.

Your hip joint is a ball and socket joint. The ball is the head, or top portion, of the thighbone, also known as the femur. And the socket is a cup-shaped bone (acetabulum) in the pelvis. Hip pain can stem from issues with the femur, acetabulum, or both. We deliver exceptional care for nearly any cause.

Hip Pain Specialists at Trinity Health Michigan: Why Choose Us?

When hip pain starts affecting your daily life, it’s time to see an orthopedic specialist. And many people are turning to the experts at Trinity Health Michigan. We deliver a full range of services, including comprehensive evaluations and sophisticated therapies.

Even if standard therapies have not been successful, our hip specialists can help you. Many of our patients feel better without surgery. We offer the latest options, including minimally invasive procedures, like hip arthroscopy for stubborn hip pain. We also perform hip preservation procedures that may delay or avoid the need for hip replacement surgery.

Hip Replacement Surgery

Trinity Health Michigan’s commitment to hip replacement excellence has earned our program national recognition. Hip replacement is a procedure that replaces a worn-out hip joint with an artificial one. We deliver comprehensive care that gets you up and moving shortly after surgery. Find out more about joint replacement surgery.

Options include:

• Partial hip replacement: Surgeons replace only the top part of the upper leg bone (ball part of the hip joint). In some cases, we might recommend partial hip replacement to repair a hip fracture.
• Total hip replacement: This is the most common type of hip replacement surgery. Surgeons replace both the ball and socket with metal and plastic parts.
• Anterior hip replacement: With a traditional total hip replacement, surgeons make an incision in the back or side to access the joint. The newer anterior technique involves a smaller incision in the front of the hip. This allows the surgeon to access the joint without damaging surrounding muscles and tendons, leading to a speedier recovery.

Other Hip Pain Treatments

We offer many other treatments for hip pain, including:

Pain Management

Some people with mild pain feel better with medications alone. We use a variety of techniques to quiet hip pain, including injections, gels, and patches. For severe and chronic cases, pain management is part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Read more about the other nonsurgical orthopedic treatments we offer.

Physical Therapy

Certified physical therapists use a variety of techniques to relieve hip pain. Treatment may include gentle stretches that open tight bands of tissue.

When it is safe to do so, we guide you through low-impact exercises to strengthen weak spots. Therapists show you methods for completing daily activities that reduce strain on sensitive areas. Your care plan also includes safely transitioning back to daily activities. Get more information about physical therapy.

Sports Injury Care

Sports with repetitive motions like running and swimming sometimes cause hip pain. You may also experience ongoing pain from a bad fall. Our team can help you get back in the game with specialized sports injury care.

We treat a high volume of active people and use research-based methods to treat hip injuries from sports. Additional offerings include specialized physical therapy and athletic training services from providers who specialize in working with active people. Learn more about sports injury treatment.

Hip Surgery and Other Procedures

When hip surgery is necessary, we often use minimally invasive techniques, such as hip arthroscopy. After making a small incision, we insert a tube (arthroscope) to assess tissue inside the joint. A light and camera at the arthroscope tip enable us to carry out procedures that previously required open surgery.

During hip arthroscopy, we may:

• Repair cartilage tears
• Cut away inflamed or damaged tissue
• Remove bone spurs or cartilage fragments from the joint

We also perform hip resurfacing, which trims diseased cartilage from the ball (top part of the upper leg bone). The surgeon then applies a smooth metal cap to the ball to protect the joint. This procedure can help delay or prevent the need for hip replacement. Find out more about orthopedic surgery and arthroscopy.

Hip Conditions We Treat

Hip pain discomfort is not just limited to your hips. Some conditions cause symptoms affecting the thighs, buttocks, and groin. We deliver expert care for all of them.

Conditions we treat include:

• Femoroacetabular impingement: Also known as hip impingement, occurs when cartilage damage prevents smooth joint movement
• Hip arthritis: Long-lasting joint inflammation that causes wear and tear of the cartilage that lines the bones
• Hip bursitis: Inflammation of a fluid-filled sac in the hip, causing pain that is usually worse at night
• Hip dislocation: The ball part of the joint dislodges from the socket
• Hip flexor strain: Overuse injury in which repetitive motions strain the muscles that enable you to flex your leg
• Hip fracture: Broken hip bone due to a bad fall that’s more common in people with weak bones
• Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome: Connective tissue that runs down the outside of the upper leg tightens, causing inflammation and friction at the hip
• Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis): A disruption of blood flow to the ball of the upper leg bone leads to bone degeneration and severe arthritis
• Snapping hip syndrome: Muscle or tissue moves across a bone segment, causing a snapping or popping sound

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