Orthopedic Hip Pain Treatment Specialist Q&A

• Hip femoroacetabular impingement
• Hip labral tear
• Hip Bursitis
• Hip Fractures
• Osteoarthritis of the Hip
• Pelvis Fractures
• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
• Toxic Synovitis
• Femur Shaft Fractures
• Fracture After Total Hip Replacement
• Hip Dislocation
• Hip Strains
• Osteonecrosis of the Hip
• Perthes Disease
• Snapping Hip
• Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip

Hip Pain is a problem that strikes many individuals as they get older and, it can be exacerbated by injury, weight gain, or other health problems. These concerns all put undue strain on the lower body. Should you be in the Leesburg VA, Stone Springs VA, or Lansdowne VA areas, visit our expert hip pain specialists at The Orthopedic Group. We have multiple providers who specialize in hip and joint surgery who can help eliminate your concerns and provide you with a wide variety of surgical and nonsurgical solutions.

If you have recently had an injury to your hip and are suffering from hip pain that does not seem to be going away or is steadily getting worse, then you should see an orthopedic doctor. Orthopedic doctors specialize in various disorders involving bones, joints, muscles, and tendons and have a wide variety of specialties including, hip pain. Orthopedic doctors can perform hip replacement surgery or offer alternative treatments and recommendations to help manage your hip pain and get your life back on track.

Many notable early signs of a hip disorder may require a hip replacement. These include persistent pain or pain that recurs regularly, hips aching during or after physical activity, a loss of mobility, ineffectiveness of medication, support items such as a cane or walker, and stiffness of hips after sitting for long periods. An additional sign of needing a hip replacement would be sudden pain where you had previously had a hip replacement or hip surgery, indicating that the damage has worsened and additional treatment is necessary. All these symptoms are good reasons to get yourself checked out by an Orthopedic Doctor, especially if you are over the age of 50.

While many people consider a little bit of hip pain or stiffness to be a normal part of life and aging, there are some signs to keep in mind if you are worried about the pain. These signs and symptoms include deformation of the hip joint, sudden and intense swelling, and pain in your hip joints, any obvious signs of infection such as unusual redness and heat on the hips or a painful feeling in the hips followed by a fever, loss of movement in your legs or hips or the inability to put any weight on a leg or hip. These indicate the beginnings of a serious injury and should be looked at immediately by an orthopedic doctor.

While some joint and muscle pain can clear up with rest and massage, especially in younger patients, persistent or intense pain in your hips should be addressed by an orthopedic doctor. Decreased mobility, inability to bear weight, progressive pain, and severe joint pain that interferes with your daily life are all reasons to see an orthopedic doctor.

If you are suffering from these symptoms, it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible. Hip replacement surgery is more effective, the sooner it’s addressed. Leaving hip pain can result in deterioration of the joint and secondary issues such as weight gain, depression, and weakening of other nearby muscles, all of which can extend recovery times or add risk factors to surgery.

Please feel free to contact our friendly staff to book an appointment or ask your doctor for a referral to see us at one of our three locations in Northern Virginia. We serve patients from Leesburg VA, Lansdowne VA, Stone Springs VA, Dulles, VA, Ashburn VA, Sterling VA, Aldie VA, South Riding VA, Herndon VA, Winchester VA, Reston VA, and Chantilly VA.