Are you struggling with hip pain, stiffness, or limited mobility from labral tears, impingement, or cartilage damage? Hip arthroscopy at Arête Health Group is a minimally invasive treatment that helps you move comfortably and return to the activities you love.
Relieve Joint Pain and Improve Hip Mobility
Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat problems inside the hip joint. At Arête Health Group, our providers use a small camera and specialized instruments inserted through tiny incisions to repair issues like labral tears, cartilage damage, and hip impingement. This allows for precise treatment with less disruption to the surrounding tissue, helping reduce pain, improve mobility, and support a smoother recovery.
Hip Arthroscopy Treats:
- Labral tears (damage to the cartilage lining the hip socket)
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Cartilage damage and early joint degeneration
- Loose bodies (small fragments of bone or cartilage in the joint)
- Hip joint inflammation (synovitis)
- Ligament injuries within the hip
- Snapping hip syndrome
- Certain cases of hip instability
How Hip Arthroscopy Works
Hip arthroscopy is a personalized, minimally invasive procedure that treats the exact cause of hip pain. Your provider makes small incisions to insert a camera (arthroscope) and specialized instruments into the joint. The camera provides a clear, magnified view of the hip’s structures, allowing precise repair of damaged cartilage, labral tears, or bone abnormalities. By reshaping bone or repairing soft tissue, the procedure restores smoother joint movement, reduces friction, and helps your hip function more naturally with less pain.
Restore Joint Stability With Hip Labral Repair
Hip labral repair focuses on restoring the ring of cartilage (labrum) that lines the hip socket and helps stabilize the joint. Using minimally invasive techniques, your provider reattaches the torn labrum to the bone with small anchors and sutures. This allows the labrum to heal and return to its natural position. By sealing the joint more effectively, the repair improves stability, reduces abnormal movement, and helps distribute pressure evenly across the cartilage, thereby decreasing pain and protecting the joint from further damage.
Benefits of Hip Arthroscopy:
- Minimally invasive treatment with small incisions
- Less damage to the surrounding muscles and tissues
- Reduced pain compared to open surgery
- Shorter recovery and rehabilitation time
- Lower risk of complications and infection
- Improved joint function and mobility
- Faster return to daily activities and exercise
Hip Arthroscopy FAQs
How Long Does Recovery Take?
Recovery timelines can vary depending on the specific condition treated and your overall health. Many patients begin walking with assistance within a few days and gradually return to normal activities over several weeks. Full recovery, especially for athletic activities, may take a few months. Your provider will create a personalized recovery plan to guide you.
Will I Need Physical Therapy?
Yes, physical therapy is an important part of your recovery. It helps restore strength, flexibility, and stability in your hip while protecting the repairs made during the procedure. Your care team works with you to ensure your rehabilitation plan is tailored to your goals.
How Soon Can I Return to Normal Activities?
Light daily activities can often resume within a couple of weeks, but higher-impact movements like running or sports will take longer. Your timeline will depend on how your hip heals and the type of repair performed. Following your provider’s guidance is key to a safe return.
Will This Fix My Hip Problem Permanently?
This procedure helps address the underlying cause of your symptoms, potentially providing long-lasting relief. However, outcomes depend on factors like the extent of damage and your adherence to recovery recommendations.
Schedule Your Consultation
When’s the last time you saw a provider who truly understood your pain and your goals? At Arête Health Group, you’re a person we take the time to know. Serving Paramus, Fords, and Clifton, our team delivers personalized, relationship-driven care. If hip pain is limiting your life, schedule your consultation today to explore whether hip arthroscopy is right for you.
