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The term “hip pain” means different things to different people. Hip pain can result from problems in the hip joint, the low back, or the muscles and soft tissues on the outside of the hip. It is essential to determine the exact cause of the pain before undergoing any treatment. Chronic pain located in the groin (the inner aspect of the joint on the front side of the body) is most commonly related to hip arthritis.
Whatever the cause, the term “arthritis” refers to damage or wear of the cartilage between the ball and socket in the hip joint. Although there are other causes of damage to the joint, osteoarthritis is the most common cause of chronic hip joint pain. Hip arthritis often flares up with heavy physical activity and often hurts with the first steps after sitting for a period of time.
When the damage involving the hip joint is mild, the symptoms are typically tolerable and intermittent. Nonoperative treatments for hip arthritis like medicines, injections, low-impact exercise, and activity modification offer temporary relief of the symptoms but do not “fix” the loss of cartilage. If the use of nonsurgical treatments provides good relief, they can be continued as long as they remain effective.
Unfortunately, the symptoms of hip arthritis will typically get worse with time. If the pain and loss of function of the joint result in a significant decline in activity levels and quality of life, hip replacement surgery is the most powerful “fix” and will restore quality of life better than any other treatment option.
If you are considering hip replacement surgery, it is essential that you have your surgery performed by a surgeon with specialty training in hip replacement surgery who focuses his or her practice on hip replacement surgery—this is the Total Joint Specialists difference.
At Total Joint Specialists, our compassionate and skilled team works together and with you to understand your needs and help you meet all your goals. To better understand what you can expect when partnering with our team, see our many patient success stories.
At Total Joint Specialists, we make sure you know exactly what you can expect as you prepare for joint surgery. We help you learn how to prepare and understand expected recovery timelines, postoperative care instructions, and an overview of pain management strategies.
With exceptional focus and expertise in advanced hip care, our doctors at Total Joint Specialists spend every day setting the standard in hip replacement. Our team has the knowledge and skill to offer the guidance, support, and care plan that is right for your hip pain and your goals.
Learn more about how our experts at Total Joint Specialists can treat your hip pain by calling (770) 292-6500 or requesting an appointment online now. Our specialty-trained doctors are available for you at convenient offices throughout the region: Acworth, Alpharetta, Braselton, Canton, Crabapple, Cumming, Ellijay, Gainesville, Lawrenceville, Midtown (Atlanta), Sandy Springs, Snellville, and Woodstock, Georgia.
