Hip Injury Treatment

Understanding Hip Injury

Dealing with hip injury? Here's a clear, evidence-based look at it for our North Carolina patients.

Common signs and symptoms

• Hip pain during weight-bearing
• Groin pain
• Reduced hip mobility
• Difficulty climbing stairs

Typical causes

• Falls, especially in elderly
• High-impact accidents
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Avascular necrosis

The evidence at a glance

Hip pain in adults has many causes including osteoarthritis, tendon problems, and bursitis, so identifying the source guides treatment. ^[1]

Treatment options to consider

• Hip replacement surgery
• Hip arthroscopy
• Fracture fixation
• Pain management and therapy

Next steps with Apex Orthopedics & Spine

Every patient is different — an Apex provider in North Carolina can tell you which approach fits your case.

References

Chamberlain R. Hip Pain in Adults: Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis. American family physician. 2021. (Review) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33448767/

This information is for general education only and is not medical advice. It does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare provider.