Nonsurgical Hip Treatments

There are many nonsurgical treatment options that are designed to alleviate pain related to arthritis or other causes of damage to the hip joint. These treatments will not “fix” the problem. However, if these treatments offer enough improvement to produce a satisfactory quality of life, they can be continued as long as they remain effective.

Medicine & Injections

Cautious use of anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs), acetaminophen (Tylenol), and ultrasound-guided injections into the joint may provide varying degrees of temporary relief. It is important to be aware that long-term exposure to medicines or injections can result in side effects or damage to the hip or other parts of the body.

Exercise

Any type of exercise, including supervised physical therapy, that improves overall conditioning and muscular strength is encouraged and beneficial. Although each situation is unique, there is typically no significant risk of causing any damage to the joint itself. Exercises like swimming and stationary cycling that do not require weight-bearing through the joint will often cause less discomfort. Regardless, any method of exercise that is tolerable is a good thing.

Unfortunately, the symptoms of joint damage typically worsen over time. Often nonoperative treatments become less effective. If the symptoms progress to the point that one's quality of life is not satisfactory, hip replacement surgery will dramatically improve one’s pain, function, and ability to return to almost all desired activities.

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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.

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What you can expect

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.

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Specialized Hip Replacement Care You Can Trust

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.