At New York Sports & Joints, you’ll always receive expert orthopedic care delivered with compassion and precision.
Common Hip Conditions We Treat
- Hip Arthritis: Joint inflammation that causes stiffness, swelling, and pain, often progressing with age and activity.
- Osteoarthritis: The most common form of arthritis, caused by gradual cartilage breakdown in the hip joint.
- Spondylitis: Inflammatory spinal arthritis that can radiate pain to the hips and pelvic area.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: An autoimmune condition that leads to joint damage and chronic inflammation.
- Bursitis: Painful swelling of the bursae, the fluid-filled sacs that cushion your hip joint.
- Tendonitis: Inflammation of tendons around the hip due to strain, repetitive movement, or overuse.
- Hip Fractures: Common in older adults, these injuries typically occur from falls and cause immediate, severe pain.
- Labral Tears: Damage to the ring of cartilage (labrum) surrounding your hip socket, leading to instability and pain.
- Hip Impingement (FAI): Abnormal bone structure that limits smooth joint movement and causes stiffness or pain.
- Muscle or Ligament Strains: Often due to overuse, these injuries can limit mobility and cause localized discomfort.
- Sciatica: Nerve pain that travels from the lower back through the hip and down the leg.
- Avascular Necrosis: A serious condition involving bone tissue death due to reduced blood flow to the hip joint.