Hip Pain Specialist

Hip pain is often due to arthritis, but there are several other causes, so don’t assume painful hips are incurable. If you have hip pain, the expert team at 360 Orthopedics in Sarasota, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch, Florida, can find the cause of the problem and prepare a personalized treatment plan to help you get back on your feet. Call 360 Orthopedics today to schedule an appointment or use the online booking tool.

How does the hip work?

The hip joint consists of the femur and the pelvis. Hip joints, like shoulders, are ball and socket joints that are capable of ranges of motion in all planes of movement. 

The range of movement your hip is capable of also means there’s a higher risk of instability in the joint. Because of its mobility and continuous load bearing, your hip and the surrounding structures are vulnerable to injury and hip pain.

Hip pain can be particularly disabling. It’s difficult to relieve pressure on your hip joint, as there are few positions you can adopt that don’t put any weight on your hips. Hip pain can make it hard to sleep, and you could well be having problems walking and getting up and sitting down.

What conditions can cause hip pain?

Some of the common hip problems successfully treated at 360 Orthopedics include:

• Muscle strains
• Ligament sprains
• Fractures
• Arthritis
• Bone spurs
• Failed hip replacements
• Dislocations
• Bursitis
• Labral tears
• Complex trauma
• Snapping hip syndrome
• Osteoporosis
• Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)

To diagnose what’s causing your hip pain, your provider at 360 Orthopedics carries out a thorough physical exam, discusses your symptoms and general health, and looks over your medical history. 

They might then need you to undergo diagnostic imaging tests like an X-ray, a CT scan, or an MRI scan.

How is hip pain treated?

Conservative approaches to treating hip pain are generally very successful. Some of the initial treatments used at 360 Orthopedics include:

• Medications
• Physical therapy
• Activity modifications
• Steroid injections
• Regenerative medicine

Successful treatment can depend on the severity of your condition and how well you respond to conservative approaches. The 360 Orthopedics team has expert skills in performing the most up-to-date, minimally invasive surgical procedures, including:

• Hip arthroscopy
• Total hip replacement
• Revision hip replacement

Resolving hip pain is possible if you receive the right treatment. The team at 360 Orthopedics has the skills and expertise to diagnose and treat all causes of hip pain, so call them today to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online.