Hip
Treating Hip Pain
Dr. Fischer may recommend different treatment options depending on the severity of your arthritis and your specific activity goals.
How We Treat Hip Arthritis and Hip Pain
Most patients do not start with surgery. We begin with accurate diagnosis, activity modification, physical therapy, oral medications, and sometimes injections to calm inflammation and improve function.
When those options are no longer enough to let you do the things that matter - walking, sleeping, working, or staying active - we talk about surgical options, including the Direct Superior approach where appropriate. Together, we match the treatment to your goals, health, and imaging findings.
Treatment starts with weight loss, low impact exercise and strengthening of the muscles surrounding the joint, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs such as Advil, Aleve, Celebrex or one of many others) are often recommended if you can take them. Arthritic joints can also be injected with cortisone or substances called Hylamers which act like artificial joint fluid. All of these measures are aimed at making the joint more comfortable and functional. They do not cure the arthritis. When the arthritis progresses to the point that these measures are not effective in treating pain and maintaining function, then surgical treatment will be discussed.
Dr. Fischer will determine the proper surgical treatment based on the severity of your arthritis and its location. Today, a full range of surgical solutions exist that enable Dr. Fischer to tailor the treatment to your particular needs and anatomy.