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, along with total hip replacement using the latest medical technology.
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
At OrthoGeorgia, we are proud to utilize the latest technology for robotic hip replacement in Central GA, including Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted Technology for total hip replacement. This advanced system allows your surgeon to use a 3D model of your hip to pre-plan your surgery based on your unique anatomy. In the operating room, the Mako system will guide your surgeon and support more accurate placement and alignment of your hip implant. Our team will work with you every step of the way, including after your procedure, where we will monitor your recovery and physical therapy plan.
The Mako system provides your surgeon with a personalized surgical plan based on your specific diagnosis and anatomy, allowing for more accurate placement and alignment of your hip implant. Use of this system for hip replacement surgery was also found to have less likelihood of hip dislocation and reduced blood loss. The use of the Mako system at OrthoGeorgia also allows patients to replicate the feeling of a natural hip and preserve healthy bone in the area.
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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