Hip - Injury & Pain
Hip: Overview | Arthritis | Injury and Pain
Hip injury and the management of hip pain have progressed to levels seen in the knee.
Many injuries around the hip joint affect the soft tissues. Traditionally, clinical findings are confirmed by MR scanning, though modern techniques of ultrasound offer a greater resolution and diagnostic accuracy. In many disorders, i.e. tendon sprain, muscle tears and many treatments can now be performed under ultrasound control, where as in the past injections were often performed on a "semi-blind" basis.
State of the art investigations including 3-tesla MRI scans, MR arthrography (injecting a 'dye' into the joint) gives even greater clarification of the nature of hips disorders, allowing extremely accurate diagnosis of damage to the joint surface or injuries such as labral tears (similar to a cartilage tear of the knee).
In the last 10-15 years a small group of surgeons have emerged who offer hip arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) as part of the investigation and treatment of hip pain. Keyhole surgery, performed as a day case, allows many active patients to benefit from this treatment following sporting injuries.
Contact:
As with all medical conditions you should discuss this with your GP who will be able to offer initial advice.
For further information please contact our Practice Manager on 0161 728 5994, 0161 793 7056 or use our on-line enquiry form. Alternatively, you may book an appointment with Mr Maxwell at the Oaklands Hospital. |
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