Hip Surgery

Why might someone need hip surgery?

The Pioneer Peak Orthopedics team might recommend hip surgery when pain or damage in the hip joint makes walking, moving, or performing daily activities difficult. Some of the most common reasons for hip surgery include:

Osteoarthritis

This wear-and-tear arthritis causes the cartilage protecting the bones in your hip joints to break down, leading to pain and stiffness.

Hip fractures

A break in the hip bone is common in older adults following a fall and may require surgery to repair.

Avascular necrosis

Avascular necrosis is a condition where there’s insufficient blood supply to the hip bone, causing bone tissue to die.

Hip dysplasia

Hip dysplasia occurs if the hip joint doesn’t develop properly, leading to pain and instability.

What are the most common hip surgeries?

The type of hip surgery Pioneer Peak Orthopedics performs depends on the condition and severity of the damage. Procedures include:

Total hip replacement 

This is the most common hip surgery. The team removes your damaged hip joint entirely and replaces it with an artificial joint made of metal, plastic, or ceramic. Total hip replacement helps restore mobility and relieve pain caused by arthritis or severe joint damage.

Partial hip replacement

With a partial hip replacement, the team removes one damaged part of the hip joint (usually the femoral head at the top of your thigh) and replaces it with an artificial implant. This procedure is typically used for hip fractures rather than arthritis.

Hip resurfacing

Instead of replacing the entire joint, hip resurfacing smooths and caps the damaged bone surfaces with a metal covering. The Pioneer Peak Orthopedics team might recommend this approach for younger, more active patients to preserve bone structure.

Hip surgery may involve an open approach where your surgeon makes a large incision to access the joint directly or a minimally invasive arthroscopic approach. 

In hip arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a tiny camera and instruments into small incisions to repair minor joint damage. This approach can treat labral (hip cartilage) tears, joint impingements, and early-stage arthritis.

Pioneer Peak Orthopedics also uses robotic technology to assist in hip replacements. The robotic system helps improve precision, ensuring better alignment and reducing recovery time.

If you’re experiencing ongoing hip pain, talk to the Pioneer Peak Orthopedics team about whether surgery might be the right option for you. Call the office, use the online booking form to schedule a consultation, or visit the orthopedic walk-in clinic today.