When conservative treatments are no longer effective in managing hip pain or restoring function, surgical intervention may be necessary. Hip surgery can offer significant pain relief, improved mobility, and a return to normal activities for individuals suffering from severe hip conditions. Dr. Chintan Patel specializes in advanced surgical techniques tailored to address various hip problems, ensuring optimal outcomes for his patients.
What it is: A surgical procedure where the damaged hip joint is replaced with a prosthetic implant. This is typically recommended for patients with severe osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or significant joint damage.
Benefits: Provides pain relief, improves joint function, and enhances quality of life. It is highly effective for patients whose daily activities are severely restricted by hip pain.
Recovery: Postoperative rehabilitation includes physical therapy to regain strength and mobility, and most patients can return to normal activities within a few months.
What it is: A bone-conserving alternative to total hip replacement, where the damaged surface of the femoral head is capped with a metal covering rather than being completely removed.
Benefits: Retains more of the patient’s natural bone, reduces the risk of hip dislocation, and is often preferred for younger, more active patients.
Recovery: Similar to total hip replacement, but with a slightly shorter recovery period due to less invasive nature.
What it is: A minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat various hip problems, such as labral tears, hip impingement, and cartilage damage. It involves making small incisions to insert a camera and surgical instruments into the hip joint.
Benefits: Less pain, smaller scars, and quicker recovery time compared to traditional open surgery. Ideal for repairing soft tissue damage or removing loose bodies from the joint.
Recovery: Patients often experience rapid recovery, with most returning to light activities within a few weeks and full activities within a few months.
What it is: Surgery to repair a broken hip, typically through the use of metal screws, plates, or rods to stabilize the bone. In some cases, partial or total hip replacement may be necessary, depending on the location and severity of the fracture.
Benefits: Essential for restoring mobility and preventing complications such as blood clots or muscle atrophy in elderly patients.
Recovery: Involves rehabilitation and physical therapy, with recovery time varying based on the type of fracture and surgery performed.
What it is: A procedure used to treat hip dysplasia by realigning the hip socket to provide better coverage of the femoral head, thereby reducing pain and preventing arthritis.
Benefits: Preserves the patient’s natural hip joint, reduces pain, and improves joint stability.
Recovery: Requires a longer recovery period with limited weight-bearing on the operated leg for several weeks, followed by rehabilitation to restore mobility.
What it is: Surgical repair of the labrum, the cartilage that lines the rim of the hip socket. This is often done arthroscopically to repair tears caused by injury or hip impingement.
Benefits: Alleviates pain, improves hip stability, and prevents further joint damage.
Recovery: Typically involves a few weeks of restricted movement and physical therapy to regain full function.
Surgical management is recommended when:
Dr. Chintan Patel is an experienced orthopedic surgeon specializing in advanced hip surgery techniques. With a patient-centered approach, Dr. Patel ensures that each surgical plan is tailored to the individual needs of his patients. He is committed to providing the highest standard of care, utilizing the latest surgical advancements to achieve the best possible outcomes. From pre-operative planning to post-operative rehabilitation, Dr. Patel and his team offer comprehensive support throughout your surgical journey.