The hip is one of the hardest working and most stable joints in the body. The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint that provides stability for the body’s weight, mobility, and motion. Unfortunately, since this joint experiences extra pressure, hip conditions and injuries are not uncommon. Hip pain and discomfort can severely limit your ability to walk or even sit comfortably, making daily activities more difficult. Whether the best solution for your pain is a physical therapy routine or a hip replacement, our orthopaedic specialists at OrthoGeorgia will provide a diagnosis and formulate a treatment plan personalized to you. Learn more about the orthopaedic hip care we provide in Central GA.
At OrthoGeorgia, we work with patients of all ages and activity levels to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions and injuries affecting the hip. Whether a sudden injury or nagging hip pain that has lasted for months, our orthopaedic specialists have seen it all. Learn more about common hip conditions and injuries we treat in Central Georgia and how we address them.
Hip Conditions and Injuries
Hip Replacement and Hip Surgery
The hip is one of the most commonly replaced joints, along with the knee. It is also possible to replace shoulder, elbow, wrist, and ankle joints. Joints like the hip joint can become stiff and painful over time due to the wearing away of the cartilage that cushions the bones. When this happens, the bones of the joint begin to rub together, causing the formation of bone spurs. A joint replacement procedure can have a life-changing effect on someone dealing with chronic pain and disability related to their joints. We are proud to help patients live fuller, more active lives with joint replacement procedures in Central GA.
In addition to chronic diseases of the hip like osteoarthritis, athletic injury can also occur. Proper sports medicine care is crucial to ensuring that injured athletes receive the appropriate care and can return to playing the sport they love without pain or limited motion. OrthoGeorgia treats all kinds of orthopaedic injuries, including hip injuries from sports.
There are many types of hip injuries that can affect an athlete, causing pain and reducing their ability to enjoy their sport. Some of the most common hip injuries in athletes in GA include:
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