Hip Care
Our hip doctors offer expert care, tailored to your needs and goals.
Hip pain can keep you from doing the things you love—whether that’s going for a walk, sitting comfortably or enjoying your favorite pastime. If you’re having hip problems, our team of highly trained orthopedic hip doctors can help you return to an active life.
We’ll offer you a personalized solution to your hip pain, whether that’s nonsurgical treatments or the latest options in hip preservation and hip replacement surgery.
When You Need An Experienced Hip Doctor
At The MetroHealth System, your hip care is in the hands of board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic doctors. They have the skills and experience to treat both common and complex hip problems, such as:
- Abductor tendon tears.
- Arthritis.
- Avascular necrosis (when bone tissue dies from a lack of blood supply).
- Bursitis.
- Hip dysplasia.
- Hip impingement.
Our orthopedic doctors are supported by a dedicated team of pain management specialists, physical therapists and physical medicine experts.
While our hip doctors are known for their expertise and skill, they’re compassionate, dedicated and able to offer the most advanced treatment options for each patient’s specific needs. They prioritize personalized care and take pride in providing an experience where every person feels seen and heard.
Throughout your hip care journey, our team will support you, listen carefully and respect you as a person.
Before we recommend hip surgery, we often try nonsurgical treatments.
Some of these options may include:
- Personalized physical therapy guided by hip specialists.
- Home exercise programs.
- Anti-inflammatory medications.
- Corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid injections.
If nonsurgical options don’t provide relief or if they’re not the best option for your hip condition, we may offer you a surgical solution.
At MetroHealth, our hip surgeries can generally be divided into two areas: hip preservation surgeries and joint replacement.
Hip Preservation Surgery
For those who don't need a joint replacement yet, the latest hip preservation treatments are available at MetroHealth.
These techniques, which aim to correct underlying issues while preserving your natural hip joint, include:
- Hip arthroscopy, a minimally invasive procedure used to treat conditions such as labral tears, bone impingements and hip dysplasia.
- Endoscopic tendon repairs, for gluteal tendon issues.
Hip Joint Replacement
We offer excellent joint replacement services and care, if you’re ready for that option. Joint replacement is often a good solution for those with advanced hip arthritis, especially when other treatments no longer work.
Notable highlights of our hip replacement program include:
- Extensive surgical options. We offer all surgical approaches to hip replacement. This includes anterior hip replacement, anterolateral approach, direct lateral approach, and posterior approach, depending on patient preference and other factors.
- Exceptional outcomes. Our joint replacement program delivers results with low complication and infection rates.
- Ongoing support. You’ll receive personalized care and support from our dedicated joint care coordinator to guide your recovery every step of the way.
- Informative hip replacement classes. These classes are designed to prepare you for a successful outcome. They provide information on what to expect before, during and after surgery.
Should you see a hip doctor?
“If you’ve tried physical therapy, medication and conservative treatment, and it hasn’t gotten any better, come see us. Our goal is to get you active again.”
—Jensen G. Kolaczko, MD
