Treatment in Spartanburg, Duncan and Greenville, SC
Hip Pain Overview
The ball and socket hip joint is important because it stabilizes and moves the trunk or core. An accident, injury or medical condition can cause hip pain that makes performing everyday movements and activities difficult. If your pain is severe, it may require urgent orthopedic hip surgery. An appointment with a Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates (CONA) hip specialist should be made if a serious accident or injury took place. Additionally, a CONA specialist should be seen if even non-accident/noninjury-related pain in your hip does not go away on its own.
Symptoms & Causes:
Hip pain may range from mild to severe. Associated symptoms may include:
- Buttocks, groin or thigh pain
- Decreased range of motion
- Difficulty walking, bearing weight, standing or sitting
- Stiffness
- Swelling
- Weakness
Common hip pain causes include:
- Falls
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Sports injuries
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
Common Treatments:
Nonsurgical treatments option treat the majority of cases of pain in the hip. After a thorough evaluation, a CONA hip specialist may recommend:
- Activity modification
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications
- Physical therapy
- Rest and ice
Surgery may be recommended to treat severe pain that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment. Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical treatment option. Partial or total hip replacement provides a new, functional hip joint that does not cause pain.
Diagnosis:
An accurate diagnosis is the first step toward pain relief. CONA hip specialists:
- Obtain a medical history review, including previous and current medical conditions and injuries
- Perform a complete hip examination, including hip flexibility and strength tests
- Order and analyze medical imaging studies (multiple view x-rays and possibly an MRI and/or CT scan.
- The cause of pain is found and a customized treatment plan is prescribed.
_Women who have painful hips and are over the age of 50 are encouraged to make an appointment with a CONA hip specialist as soon as possible to find out if osteoporosis is the cause._
South Carolina Orthopedic Hip Surgery Locations
Spartanburg, South Carolina
1330 Boiling Springs Rd, Ste 1600
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact us: (864) 501-0541
Duncan, South Carolina
115 Deacon Tiller Ct.
Duncan, SC 29334
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact us: (864) 362-3461
Greenville, South Carolina
220 Roper Mountain Road Ext
Greenville, SC 29615
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact us: (864) 582-6396
Need an appointment?
Fill out our appointment request form or call our office directly at 864-583-CONA. For sudden or urgent injuries and pain, visit our Orthopedic Urgent Care in Greenville and Spartanburg.