Hip Preservation

Through our hip preservation program, our goal is to get ahead of underlying hip conditions before they become a more serious issue. Designed for active adults, we provide evidence-based treatment methods to help you avoid or postpone hip replacement surgery.

Types of Hip Preservation Treatments at Virtua

Hip preservation can be beneficial for people experiencing the following conditions:

• Hip impingement: This is an abnormality in your hips, and it's often caused by a boney extension that impedes the natural motion of the joint.
• Hip dysplasia: This condition occurs when the socket is "too wide" and doesn't properly hold the hip in place, which causes weakness and dysfunction. 

Over time, these conditions can lead to severe arthritis, and eventually, hip replacement surgery. But we can help. At Virtua Orthopedics & Spine, our specialists offer both nonsurgical and surgical treatments to preserve your hips, including:

• Rest: We might recommend a period of relaxation and modifying activity to see how your hip responds.
• Physical therapy: Our physical therapists will develop personalized exercises to strengthen your hips and restore motion. 
• Pain management: Anti-inflammatory medications or injections may be used to help reduce and relieve hip pain. We can also help modify and manage prescriptions as needed. 
• Arthroscopic hip surgery: Using a small, minimally invasive scope, our orthopedic surgeons can remove extra bone from your hips to alleviate stress.

Am I a Candidate for Hip Preservation Treatment?

You should connect with a hip pain specialist if you're experiencing any of these symptoms:

• Persistent stiffness or pain in the thigh, groin, or hip
• The inability to flex or rotate your hips
• You're having difficulty walking or notice you have a limp
• Pain in your hips or lower back that occurs even when resting

Hip Preservation Treatment at Virtua

When it comes to hip impingement and dysplasia, early detection makes all the difference in the world. Without intervention and treatment, some people require a hip replacement in their 50s, or younger, due to repetitive damage and deterioration.

Here's how we help preserve your natural hip and help you live a life without pain:

• Care based on your lifestyle: When it comes to hip preservation, there's never just one solution. That’s why we take the time to understand your goals, lifestyle and expectations. From there, we’ll recommend the best treatment plan that meets your needs.
• For the love of the game: Because the majority of people we treat are athletes, we focus on getting you back in the game. Our team of sports medicine specialists and orthopedic surgeons collaborate to ensure you can continue playing, competing, and doing what you love.
• Complete orthopedic care: In the event that surgery is needed, you have access to a team of experienced hip surgeons. Here, we use minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques to provide better outcomes and faster recovery times.

Benefits of Hip Preservation

• Significant pain relief in your hip
• Improved stability and range of motion
• The ability to get around easier and continue participating in the activities you love
• Improved quality of life
• Avoiding or postponing hip replacement surgery