Hip

Rothman Orthopaedics’ Joint Replacement Program is one of the nation’s top joint replacement centers, performing more than 17,000 joint surgeries annually.

Why Rothman?

Rothman Orthopaedic Institute’s hip specialists offer a range of approaches, starting with conservative, non-surgical treatments such as medications, injections, and other therapies that can relieve most hip pain.

When cartilage in your hip joints wears down and causes chronic osteoarthritis, Rothman’s Joint Replacement Program can give people back pain-free mobility. Our specialists are among the nation’s leaders in treating hip pain with thousands and thousands of joint replacement surgeries each year.

Our Hip Arthroscopy Program, part of our Hip Preservation Program, is the latest innovation in treating a range of hip pain with minimally invasive surgery. Athletes and pre-arthritic patients can get relief from labral tears, snapping hip syndrome, and synovitis. This approach means reduced post-surgical pain, less joint stiffness, and often shorter recovery time. We have the only program in the Delaware Valley with experienced board-certified surgeons in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Our specialists are board-certified, fellowship-trained and have many years of extensive experience. Some have been team physicians for area professional sports teams.
Rothman specialists regularly publish research in prestigious medical journals and lecture worldwide to share their vast knowledge with the next generation of orthopedic specialists.

Our nationally recognized orthopedic team has consistently ranked among the best in the Delaware Valley by US News & World Report.

How does the Hip Work?

This ball and socket joint acts much like a car’s ball joint connecting the wheel to the axle allowing you to turn in different directions while supporting the body. The ball (femoral head) is at the upper end of your thigh bone (femur) and this fits into a socket (acetabulum). Cartilage (a layer of smooth soft tissue) covers the ball and lines the socket allowing the ball to move easily in the socket. You are given only one coating of this cartilage in your lifetime; when it is damaged or worn out it cannot repair itself.

This ball and socket joint acts much like a car’s ball joint connecting the wheel to the axle allowing you
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Why do hip problems happen?
The first type of hip pain comes from inside the hip itself.
- Osteoarthritis from worn-down cartilage
- Tears to the labrum, a cartilage pad deep inside the hip joint
- Abnormalities in the shape of the ball and socket (femoroacetabular impingement)
- Inflammation of the tissues inside the joint (synovitis)
- Fracture (stress fractures or injury)
- Infection.
The first type of hip pain comes from inside the hip itself.
- Osteoarthritis from worn-down cartilage
- Tears to the
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Why do hip problems happen? (Cont.)
The second type of hip pain originates from the areas around the hip joint.
- Torn muscles, tendons or other soft tissue
- Strain injuries that cause inflammation
- Weak muscles around the hip
The second type of hip pain originates from the areas around the hip joint.
- Torn muscles, tendons or other soft
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Why do hip problems happen? (Cont

The third type of hip pain is called “referred pain.” That’s when disease or injury radiates pain to the hip.

Pinched nerve in the low back
Inflammation of the sacroiliac (SI) joint in the pelvis
Muscular weakness
Arthritis
Knee injury

The third type of hip pain is called “referred pain.” That’s when disease or injury radiates pain to the hip.
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Common Conditions
- Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis)
- Femoroacetabular Impingement
- Hip Arthritis — Degenerative Joint Disease of the Hip (Osteoarthritis) and Inflammatory Arthritis
- Hip Loose Bodies
- Hip Pain
- Labral Tear (Hip)
- Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures
- Snapping Hip
- Sports Hernia
Health Tips
- Lose excess body weight. This will put less stress on your joints and reduce pain.
- Do stretching and strengthening activities. These can help maintain your range of motion, build muscle and promote flexibility. Keep moving. Sitting or standing all day can cause joint stiffness. When possible, alternate between these two positions, ideally every 30 minutes.
- Warm up before exercise and cool down afterwards. These can prevent injury and promote flexibility.
- Stay motivated. Consider adding music to your routine. Or, exercise with a friend or in groups. It’s motivating, it’s social, and it builds self-esteem as you accomplish your goals together.

Hip

Why Rothman?

How does the Hip Work?

Why do hip problems happen?

Why do hip problems happen? (Cont.)

Why do hip problems happen? (Cont

Common Conditions

Health Tips