Hip Pain Care

Because we use our hips for walking, running, sitting, and squatting, hip pain can be pretty common. At Virtua Orthopedics & Spine, our hip specialists can help relieve pain, manage symptoms, and get you moving again.

Signs and Symptoms of Hip Conditions

Whether you injured your hip during a round of golf or your discomfort is from normal wear and tear, hip pain can happen to anyone. But if you've been experiencing any of the following symptoms, it might be time to connect with a specialist:

• Hip pain after an accident or fall
• Popping noise in your hip when you walk
• Severe, persistent pain
• Limping
• Difficulty bearing weight on your hip
• Hip is deformed or visibly injured
• Swelling, redness, or warmth around your hip
• Toes turn blue or feel numb

Types of Hip Conditions

Generally, hip pain can range from mild to debilitating, preventing you from doing the things you love. Here are some common hip conditions our team can evaluate, diagnose, and treat: 

• Dislocation
• Fractures and sprains
• Labral tear
• Avascular necrosis
• Tendinitis
• Bursitis
• Osteoarthritis, or inflammation in your joints
• Rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disease that affects your joints
• Pinched nerves

Our Approach to Hip Pain at Virtua

We know how frustrating hip pain can be. That's why our team sets out to diagnose your condition as quickly as possible.

Our specialists will perform a thorough physical exam of your hip. We'll inspect the area for pain, swelling, tenderness, and visible bruising. We'll measure your range of motion and gauge the integrity of your hips.

From there, we might recommend additional testing to confirm a diagnosis, including:

• CT scan: This test allows us to capture clear images of bones, muscles, and fat in your hip. CT scans are helpful in detecting severe hip injuries, like bone fractures, dislocations, and other serious conditions.
• MRI: Here, we use large magnets and radio frequencies to capture images of your tendons, ligaments, vessels, and nerves in your hip. MRIs can help us detect injuries and abnormalities in these soft tissues.
• Ultrasound: We might order an ultrasound to see how your blood is flowing through your hip. They are also used for evaluating and diagnosing soft tissue injuries.
• X-ray: This common test captures images of your bones and joints. We typically use them to confirm fractures and breaks

Hip Pain Treatment at Virtua

When it comes to treating hip pain, you have options. And at Virtua, we develop personalized treatment plans focused on your goals and lifestyle. Here's how we might approach your care: 

• Medication: Anti-inflammatory medications and corticosteroid injections could help ease swelling and arthritis-related symptoms in your hips. We can also help manage and modify prescriptions as needed.
• Physical therapy: Our team of therapists will work closely with you to develop a therapy regimen designed to build strength, improve motion, and help with pain. We also offer hip preservation services to avoid or postpone surgery.
• Arthroscopic surgery: From injured ligaments and tendons to cartilage and labral damage, surgery might be the best option, mainly if conservative treatments are no longer effective. At Virtua, our surgeons specialize in minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures to address your unique needs.
• Hip replacement: Most commonly used for the treatment of hip arthritis, if your hip pain is unresponsive to conservative treatment methods, surgery might be the best option. At Virtua, our surgeons provide various hip replacement options to help you feel your best again.