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Are you experiencing chronic hip pain? If traditional nonsurgical treatments such as rest, physical therapy, hot and cold treatments, and medicine haven’t worked, you should consider a hip arthroscopy. Here is some basic information to get you started.

What is a hip arthroscopy?

A hip arthroscopy is a surgical procedure used to give doctors an inside view of the joint. During the procedure, a small camera (known as an arthroscope) is inserted into to your hip joint. The camera is remote controlled by the surgeon and displays on a large television screen, giving your doctors a clear looks at problem areas otherwise not possible through MRIs and X-Rays.

When is a hip arthroscopy recommended?

If you suffer from hip pain that has not subsided through the use of nonsurgical treatments, your doctor may recommend a hip arthroscopy to see what is going on. Some conditions that may cause extensive pain, swelling, and stiffness in your hip include:

• Injury. Could be caused by sports, an auto collision, or a fall. Either way, a past injury may be contributing to your current pain.

• Impingement. This happens when bone spurs around the end of your femur cause damage to the joint.

• Dysplasia. This condition occurs when the thigh bone does not firmly fit into the hip socket, leaving the labrum susceptible to tearing.

• Synovitis. This is the inflammation of the soft tissue surrounding the hip joint.

• Loose bodies. The term given to loose fragments of bone or cartilage that have broken off and move around within the joint.

Ask your orthopedic specialist if a hip arthroscopy is right for you. If you are looking for a solution to your hip pain, the experts at Orthopaedic Specialty Group have the experience and tools necessary to get you on the road to recovery. We have a team of knowledgeable doctors and three convenient locations throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut. Call us today to schedule your appointment at (203) 337-2600.