Understanding Groin Pain as a Potential Indicator for Hip Replacement Surgery
Patients frequently mistake hip or deep hip socket pain for muscle or tendon injuries, such as an iliopsoas tendon injury or even a hernia. In reality, these symptoms can serve as early indicators that hip replacement surgery may be necessary.
Osteoarthritis of the Hip Explained
Hip osteoarthritis is a condition characterized by the gradual deterioration of cartilage in the hip joint. Over time, this cartilage becomes worn, frayed, and rough, resulting in a reduction of the protective joint space between bones. In some cases, this deterioration can lead to bone-on-bone contact within the hip joint.
The challenge with this condition is that the accompanying reduction in mobility, increased pain, and stiffness often develop so gradually that individuals may endure these symptoms for years without realizing that a solution exists: Hip Arthroplasty. Many find themselves living with undiagnosed pain, limiting their daily activities, and inadvertently shrinking their world.
Recognizing the Signs
Patients frequently mistake hip or deep hip socket pain for muscle or tendon injuries, such as an iliopsoas tendon injury or even a hernia. In reality, these symptoms can serve as early indicators that hip replacement surgery may be necessary.
Hip replacement surgery, often referred to as hip arthroplasty, is a highly successful procedure, with Dr. Mast and his team at SF Hips are renowned for their expertise in this field, having completed over 4,000 hip replacements. This surgery offers various advantages, including improved outcomes, a quicker recovery period, and reduced pain.
Osteoarthritis of the hip is prevalent among individuals over a certain age but can also affect younger people, including athletes and those with a family history of the condition. The surgery is suitable for individuals of all ages, ensuring that age should not be a barrier to regaining full mobility.
Common Symptoms of Hip Osteoarthritis
- Groin pain
- Morning pain, which tends to ease as the day progresses
- Difficulty walking or a noticeable limp
- Hip stiffness or limited range of motion
- Impaired daily activities and sleep disruption
If you or someone you know is experiencing groin pain or hip mobility issues, there’s no need to endure the discomfort. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Mast to explore available treatment options.
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Nicholas Mast MD is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in conditions of the hip and pelvis.
Trained in pelvic and acetabular trauma and reconstruction by some of the best in the field, his treatments range from non-replacement options for the management of hip osteoarthritis to complex revision surgeries and hip preservation techniques including periacetabular osteotomy.
He is the most experienced surgeon in the region in the use of the anterior approach for hip replacement and regularly uses this minimally invasive, fast recovery anterior approach to treat a wide variety of hip conditions.
