Hip Pain, Procedures, Treatments

The hip is the ball and socket joint where the femur meets the pelvis, providing the leg mobility, stability, and balance. It’s the body’s second largest weight-bearing joint, after the knee, making it susceptible it to wear and tear. Hip pain can be caused by conditions such as arthritis and bursitis, as well as injuries due to falls or other traumas. These ailments can make it difficult to walk, climb stairs, sit, or even sleep on the side that hurts. The Ortho Rhode Island hip specialists at South County Hospital help minimize pain, improve range of motion, and return patients to activity through treatments varying from physical therapy and other minimally invasive modalities to total hip replacement surgery.

Treatment options may extend from conservative physical therapy to hip joint replacement surgery, depending on factors such as your health, the severity of your injury/pain, and your diagnosis.

Robotic-Assisted Hip Surgery

Mako SmartRobotics™ for Total Hip replacement is intended for patients who suffer from the noninflammatory or inflammatory degenerative joint disease (DJD). Some forms of DJD include osteoarthritis (OA), post-traumatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), avascular necrosis (AVN), and hip dysplasia.

Patient-Centered Care

The Ortho Rhode Island hip specialists at South County Hospital make the patient their highest priority. First we listen, to learn and understand your unique circumstances, symptoms, and treatment goals. Then we inform, to help guide you in the decision-making process. This patient-centered approach builds a collaborative relationship, and helps your physician create a treatment plan tailored to your diagnosis, lifestyle, and severity of condition.

We believe less is more. Whenever possible, we emphasize minimally invasive treatment such as medication and physical therapy before recommending surgical interventions. Based on your individualized treatment plan, we provide multidisciplinary care that employs Ortho Rhode Island’s comprehensive capabilities: orthopedics, sports medicine, physical therapy, performance training, and athletic training – all within one practice.