HIP INJURIES

Hip injuries aren’t as common as knee or shoulder injuries, but they can be both immensely painful and difficult to heal. The expert orthopedic surgeons at The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre in Conroe and The Woodlands, Texas, have extensive experience of treating hip injuries using noninvasive therapies and, where appropriate, advanced forms of surgery. Find out more or schedule a consultation by calling The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre or book an appointment online today.

What Kinds of Hip Injuries Might I Get?

Some of the hip injuries that PB&J see most often include:

Muscle strains
Ligament sprains
Fractures
Dislocations
Bursitis
Labral tears
Complex trauma

To assess your hip injury, your orthopedic surgeon at The Woodlands Sports Medicine Centre carries out a detailed physical exam and reviews your symptoms, general health, and medical history.

This usually enables them to make a preliminary diagnosis, but you’re likely to need to have some imaging tests done as well.

An X-ray, CT scan, or MRI scan can highlight the extent of the injury, providing your surgeon with the information they need to create the best treatment plan for you.

Treatment Options

In most cases, hip injuries like muscle strains respond well to noninvasive treatments such as:

Pain-killing medications
Anti-inflammatories
Physical therapy
Activity modifications

surgery options

Most hip injuries recover well without the need for surgery. However, in cases of severe trauma or certain types of fractures and sprains, your body won’t be able to heal the affected tissues properly without some help.