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Hip Pain Treatment

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Hip Pain Treatment

Hip Pain Treatment in Hyderabad

The hip joint, the body’s largest ball-and-socket joint, connects the pelvis to the femur (thigh bone). The head of the femur forms the ball, while the socket is known as the acetabulum. Although the hip joint is incredibly sturdy and built to endure considerable wear and tear, it is not impervious to damage, resulting in hip joint pain, which is a common occurrence.

While osteoarthritis is often associated with hip pain, it is important to note that a wide range of issues can cause hip discomfort. Hip pain can affect individuals of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. It can manifest suddenly or gradually and range from mild to debilitating. The pain may be localized to a small area around the hip or extend to the surrounding region. Its duration can vary from a few days to several years, and at times, it can be challenging to treat effectively.

In many cases, hip pain is short-term or acute, lasting only a few days. Self-care measures often lead to improvement in these instances. When hip pain persists for a duration of 4 to 12 weeks, it is referred to as subacute hip pain.

On the other hand, chronic hip pain persists for three months or longer, even after the initial injury or underlying cause has been addressed. Some individuals who experience acute hip pain may develop chronic hip pain, where the discomfort continues for an unexpectedly extended period. In certain cases, chronic hip pain can be incapacitating and resistant to treatment.

Painful hip can be caused by :

  • Arthritis
  • Degenerative arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Also known as wear and tear arthritis. Usually a result of a broken or fractured bone)
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Hip fractures
  • Bursitis
  • Tendinitis
  • Muscle or tendon strain
Muscle or tendon strain

Process of Treatment :

  • Medications to reduce the pain. These may be simple over the counter medications or can be medications prescribed by a pain specialist. Medications might include muscle relaxants or anti-neuropathic (nerve pain) medications. Sometimes analgesic compound creams are used to ease pain.
  • Pain interventions: injection therapies can be used to target, diagnose and manage chronic pain caused by muscle, joint and nerve pain. This includes interventional therapies like nerve blocks (lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh, articular branches of the femoral and obturator nerve, medial branch nerve(s), lumbar nerve roots, cluneal nerves, gluteal nerves, sciatic nerve and even the lumbar plexus) radiofrequency ablation (RFA), pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) to the nerves previously blocked. Epidural and nerve root steroid injections. Sympathetic nerve blocks can also be performed.
  • Platelet-rich plasma (PRP Injections) can also be used in some locations around this area. Botox injections can be considered for certain types of hip nerve pain. It can be helpful in providing pain reduction that can last many months at a time.
  • Nerve stimulation or neuromodulation techniques: advanced pain reduction strategies may include spinal cord stimulation for severe hip pain. Some forms of spinal cord stimulation are high frequency stimulation (HF10), tonic stimulation, multi-waveform stimulation, Burst DR stimulation and even dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation.
  • Surgery is generally recommended when tests show structural changes that need corrective surgery. When other therapies fail, surgery may be considered an option to relieve pain caused by serious musculoskeletal injuries or nerve compression. These are typically performed by an orthopaedic surgeon. Types of surgery might include, arthroscopy reconstruction, open reduction & internal fixation, osteotomy, synovectomy, relocation of a dislocated hip, arthrodesis, total hip replacement, joint revision.
  • Rehabilitation: most types of chronic pain treatment should be managed alongside some form of specialist rehabilitation. This is when the best results occur.
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