Hip Arthroscopy Center
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| VIDEO > John P. Salvo, M.D., Director of Sports Medicine, discusses hip injuries and treatment options. | |
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We live in an active society, but we are too young and active to be restricted by hip pain. There are a variety of hip conditions that cause pain in the young athlete and active individuals under the age of 50. With advances in medical technology, we have the ability to help these individuals keep the active life-styles they desire through minimally invasive hip arthroscopy.
Since 2009, John P. Salvo, M.D., our Director of Sports Medicine, has developed The Cooper Bone and Joint Institute as the region’s Hip Arthroscopy Center of Excellence. He uses the latest cutting edge technology to treat hip injuries through arthroscopic techniques. Historically, many of these problems were not diagnosed or not treated. If they were treated surgically, then more invasive open techniques were used.
Minimally invasive procedures such as hip arthroscopy generally allow individuals to return to their normal activities quickly and safely. Through small incisions around the hip and with specialized arthroscopic instrumentation, the hip pathology can be corrected on an outpatient basis. Dr. Salvo is one of the few surgeons nationwide who has the training and expertise to perform these procedures.
Treatment options for hip pain
Once a thorough evaluation and diagnosis has been established for hip pain, the treatment options will be reflective of the diagnosis. Some of the common treatment options are:
- Rehabilitation involving stretching, strengthening, and other modalities to help decrease pain and increase function
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Activity modification
- Surgical intervention
Who is a candidate for hip arthroscopy?
In general, most problems around the hip and groin are treated without surgery. If surgery is required to correct a problem inside the hip joint, then it may be treated with hip arthroscopy. The most common indications for hip arthroscopy are tears in the labrum, hip impingement (femoracetabular impingement or FAI), loose bodies, or synovitis (inflammation of the lining of the hip joint). If the cause of the pain is from outside the hip joint, then it generally cannot be treated arthroscopically.
Candidates for Hip Arthroscopy generally fit into one of two categories:
- The young athletic individual who may have a labral tear or snapping hip syndrome.
- The older (30-50 y/o) active individuals who are more likely to have degenerative labral tears, femoral acetabular impingement, synovitis or mild arthritis.
Surgical intervention, utilizing minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques, can be performed for a variety of conditions such as labral tears, hip impingement, snapping hip, articular cartilage injuries, and removal of loose bodies. In most cases, we offer same day surgery and an accelerated rehabilitation course. This allows our patients to return to their normal activities quickly and safely.
Can arthritis be treated with hip arthroscopy?
No. Only the very early stages of arthritis can be treated with an arthroscopic procedure. Once patients have changes, seen on their x-rays, consistent with arthritis, it is too late for arthroscopy to help. Most patients with arthritis are treated with activity modification, weight loss, and medications as indicated. When this does not work, then they may need a hip replacement.
For more information or to schedule an appointment with a Cooper University Physician at an office near you, call 1-800-8-COOPER (800-826-6737).
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