Hip Orthopedics Doctors in Marrero, LA

Hip Pain Treatments & Hip Replacement Surgery

At Jefferson Orthopedic Clinic, our board-certified orthopedists specialize in the treatment of hip conditions and injuries. Our minimally-invasive, individualized techniques allow patients to regain their mobility, find relief from pain, and ultimately return to peak performance so they can participate in life.

Some of the most common services we provide and conditions we treat include:

• Total Hip Replacement: Hip replacement surgery is usually a last resort treatment for patients with severe hip pain whose daily lives are affected by the pain, including those with arthritis, fractures, bone death or other conditions. In this procedure, the diseased bone and cartilage are replaced by a total hip replacement specialist with a metal ball and plastic cup.
  • The artificial joint, called a prosthesis, may be cemented in place, maybe cementless, or maybe a hybrid of both. The prosthetic devices provide pain relief and restored function for 25 years or longer in most cases.

• Hip Fracture: A hip fracture involves a break in the top of the femur when the bone angles toward the hip joint. Hip fractures are especially common in older patients and those with osteoporosis. They are usually extremely painful and require surgical repair to relieve pain and restore proper functioning.
  • During hip fracture surgery, an incision is made over the affected area and the bones are aligned back in place. The bones are often held in place with metal pins, screws, rods or plates while they heal, which may or may not be removed later on. The incision is then closed with sutures or staples. This procedure usually takes two to four hours to perform.

• Hip Bursitis: Bursitis is the painful swelling of the bursae, fluid-filled sacs on the cushion areas where tendons and muscles slide across bone. Specific to the hip is trochanteric bursitis (also known as greater trochanteric pain syndrome or GTPS), which refers to the bursa by the head of the femur. This shock absorbing sac can become agitated and swollen for unknown reasons or as a symptom of other issues such as gluteal tendon infections, uneven leg length or Iliotibial Band Syndrome.
  • Steps can be taken to prevent bursitis by strengthening the core and hips through a moderate training program. Orthotic inserts for people with flat feet can also help. In serious cases, surgical removal of the bursa (bursectomy) may become necessary.

• Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip: Avascular Necrosis (AVN) is a disease resulting from the temporary or permanent loss of blood flow to the bone. This can lead to the destruction of the bone and severe reduction in functionality of the joint.
  • AVN is especially common in the hip and can be treated using total hip replacement, metal on metal resurfacing, core decompression, or free vascular fibular graft.

• Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Hip: Osteoarthritis (OA), or “wear and tear” arthritis, is a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage cushioning the joint slowly wears away. The bone ends then rub together whenever the joint moves, and the fluid-filled capsule enclosing the joint (the synovium) becomes inflamed. The bone ends may thicken to compensate for the increased friction, and bone spurs may form at the edges of the joint. At first, discomfort and stiffness are mild and can be relieved with rest. Then, as OA progresses, the joint becomes increasingly stiff and inflamed, difficult to move, and very painful even when at rest.
  • OA frequently affects weight-bearing joints such as the hips, knees and spine. Although it can occur to anyone at any age, OA most often affects the elderly, particularly women. Risk factors include obesity, a family history of the disease, previous injury or infection in the joint, and an injury that puts increased pressure on the joint.