Hip Pain Treatment In Dubai

Overview of Hip Pain Treatment in Dubai

Hip pain can be a quite debilitating condition that significantly impacts your quality of life. Whether it’s a nagging ache or a sharp, shooting pain, it can make everyday activities feel like a challenge.

At OrthoPro Clinic, we understand how deeply this can affect your daily routine and also your overall well-being. Our orthopaedic team of experts is dedicated to providing personalized care, offering advanced Hip Pain treatment in Dubai tailored to your specific needs. With our comprehensive approach, we’re here to help you find relief and regain the mobility you need to live your life to the fullest.

What is Hip Pain?

Hip pain, one of the common complaints, may not always be felt precisely over the hip joint but rather in and around the hip joint. The cause for pain is multifactorial, and the exact position of your hip pain suggests the probable cause or underlying condition causing it.

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Causes of Hip Pain

Hip pain can commence due to a variety of causes, each impacting the hip joint and surrounding areas in different ways.

Here are some common causes:

Hip Injury:

Trauma or injury to the hip can lead to significant pain. This might result from a fall, sports injury, or accident, causing damage to the soft tissues, muscles, or bones around the hip joint.

Hip Tendonitis:

Hip tendonitis is the inflammation of the tendons around the hip joint, often caused by overuse or repetitive motion. It can result in pain and tenderness in the hip area, especially during movement.

Hip Dislocation:

When the ball of the hip joint is forced out of its socket, a hip dislocation occurs. This injury is usually the result of a severe impact, such as in a car accident, and leads to intense pain and immobility in the hip.

Hip Fracture:

A hip fracture is an acute condition typically resulting from a fall or direct impact to the hip, especially in older adults with weaker bones. This type of fracture can cause sharp, severe pain and significantly impair mobility, often necessitating surgery.

Pelvic Fractures:

A pelvic fracture occurs when one or more of the bones in the pelvis break, often due to a high-impact event like a car accident or a severe fall. These fractures can cause intense pain in the hip region and may require surgical intervention.

Hip and Groin Disorders:

Conditions affecting the hip and groin, such as labral tears or hernias, can cause discomfort in the hip region. These disorders often lead to pain that worsens with activity and may be accompanied by stiffness or a reduced range of motion.

Hip Osteonecrosis:

Hip osteonecrosis occurs when the blood supply to the hip bone is reduced or interrupted, leading to the death of bone tissue. This condition can cause gradually worsening pain in the hip and may eventually lead to joint collapse if not treated.

Acetabular Fracture:

An acetabular fracture is a break in the socket portion of the hip joint where the femoral head (the ball of the hip joint) fits. This type of fracture usually occurs due to a high-impact trauma, such as a car accident, and causes severe pain and difficulty moving the hip.

Symptoms Indicating You Need Hip Pain Treatment

Depending on the underlying cause, your hip pain might be felt in various areas, including your:

In some cases, pain from other body parts, like the back or groin (due to a hernia), can be mistaken for hip pain.

Your discomfort might worsen with physical activity, especially if arthritis is the culprit. Alongside pain, you may experience limited mobility. Persistent hip pain can sometimes lead to a limp.

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Diagnosis

Our doctor will evaluate your condition based on your medical history, a physical examination of the hip and thigh region, and diagnostic tests including X-rays and other scans.

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Conventional Approach

Self-care and pain-relieving anti-inflammatory medications offer symptomatic relief. However, the exact cause of the pain needs to be addressed. Practicing certain measures can avoid aggravation of pain and improve the quality of life.

Avoiding physical activities that may worsen the pain, stretching the quadriceps and hamstring muscles, and performing warm-up exercises before your actual exercise regimen can help improve your condition.

Applying ice packs over the region for about 15 minutes, three to four times daily can reduce both pain and swelling. But if you have an injury with severe hip pain and swelling, talk to your orthopedic surgeon immediately for better treatment outcomes.

Surgical Approach

Our doctor may suggest surgery if osteoarthritis becomes extremely severe, leading to intense pain, deformity of the hip joint, or in cases of a hip fracture.

One of the most common surgical procedures for hip pain is hip arthroscopy. In this procedure, a surgeon makes small incisions in the skin of your hip and uses a specialized instrument called an arthroscope to view and repair the damaged areas within the hip joint.

Hip Replacement Surgery or hip thr (Total Hip Arthroplasty) involves replacing the damaged hip with an artificial implant. This procedure may be necessary if hip pain significantly impairs your ability to stand, walk, or move comfortably.

Hip Anatomy

The hip joint is the largest weight-bearing joint in the human body. It is also referred to as a ball and socket joint and is surrounded by muscles, ligaments, and tendons. The thigh bone or femur and the pelvis join to form the hip joint.

Any injury or disease of the hip will adversely affect the joint’s range of motion and ability to bear weight.

The hip joint is made up of the following:

  1. Bones and joints
  2. Ligaments of the joint capsule
  3. Muscles and tendons
  4. Nerves and blood vessels that supply the bones and muscles of the hip

Bones and Joints

The hip joint is the junction where the hip joins the leg to the trunk of the body. It is comprised of two bones: the thigh bone or femur and the pelvis which is made up of three bones called ilium, ischium, and pubis.

  • The ball of the hip joint is made by the femoral head while the socket is formed by the acetabulum.
  • The Acetabulum is a deep, circular socket formed on the outer edge of the pelvis by the union of three bones: ilium, ischium, and pubis.
  • The lower part of the ilium is attached by the pubis while the ischium is considerably behind the pubis.
  • The stability of the hip is provided by the joint capsule or acetabulum and the muscles and ligaments which surround and support the hip joint.
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  • The head of the femur rotates and glides within the acetabulum. A fibrocartilagenous lining called the labrum is attached to the acetabulum and further increases the depth of the socket. The femur or thigh bone is one of the longest bones in the human body. 
  • The upper part of the thigh bone consists of the femoral head, femoral neck, and greater and lesser trochanters. 
  • The head of the femur joins the pelvis (acetabulum) to form the hip joint. 
  • Next, to the femoral neck, there are two protrusions known as greater and lesser trochanters which serve as sites of muscle attachment. Articular cartilage is the thin, tough, flexible, and slippery surface lubricated by synovial fluid that covers the weight-bearing bones of the body. It enables smooth movements of the bones and reduces friction.

Ligaments

Ligaments are fibrous structures that connect bones to other bones. The hip joint is encircled with ligaments to provide stability to the hip by forming a dense and fibrous structure around the joint capsule. The ligaments adjoining the hip joint include:

  • Iliofemoral ligament: This is a Y-shaped ligament that connects the pelvis to the femoral head at the front of the joint. It helps in limiting the over-extension of the hip.
  • Pubofemoral ligament: This is a triangular shaped ligament that extends between the upper portion of the pubis and the iliofemoral ligament. It attaches the pubis to the femoral head.
  • Ischiofemoral ligament: This is a group of strong fibers that arise from the ischium behind the acetabulum and merge with the fibers of the joint capsule.
  • Ligamentum teres: This is a small ligament that extends from the tip of the femoral head to the acetabulum. Although it has no role in hip movement, it does have a small artery within that supplies blood to a part of the femoral head.
  • Acetabular labrum: The labrum is a fibrous cartilage ring which lines the acetabular socket. It deepens the cavity, increasing the stability and strength of the hip joint.

Muscles and Tendons

A long tendon called the iliotibial band runs along the femur from the hip to the knee and serves as an attachment site for several hip muscles including the following:

  • Gluteals: These are the muscles that form the buttocks. There are three muscles (gluteus minimus, gluteus maximus, and gluteus medius) that attach to the back of the pelvis and insert into the greater trochanter of the femur.
  • Adductors: These muscles are located in the thigh which helps in adduction, the action of pulling the leg back towards the midline.
  • Iliopsoas: This muscle is located in front of the hip joint and provides flexion. It is a deep muscle that originates from the lower back and pelvis and extends up to the inside surface of the upper part of the femur.
  • Rectus femoris: This is the largest band of muscles located in front of the thigh. They also are hip flexors.
  • Hamstring muscles: These begin at the bottom of the pelvis and run down the back of the thigh. Because they cross the back of the hip joint, they help in extension of the hip by pulling it backward.
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Nerves and Arteries

  • Nerves of the hip transfer signals from the brain to the muscles to aid in hip movement. They also carry the sensory signals such as touch, pain, and temperature back to the brain.
  • The main nerves in the hip region include the femoral nerve in the front of the femur and the sciatic nerve at the back. The hip is also supplied by a smaller nerve known as the obturator nerve.
  • In addition to these nerves, there are blood vessels that supply blood to the lower limbs. The femoral artery, one of the largest arteries in the body, arises deep in the pelvis and can be felt in front of the upper thigh.

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Our Panel of Experts:

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Dr. Paul Macnamara

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Subspecialist in Hip & Knee Surgery

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Dr. Ashish Soni

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Subspecialist in Knee, Shoulder & Hip Surgery

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Dr. Herve Ouanezar

US Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon – Specializing in Knee & Hip Surgery and Sports Medicine

FAQs

Treatments for any sort of hip injury or hip pain include physical therapy, pain relievers, anti-inflammatory medications, injections, and lifestyle changes.

Prevention includes maintaining a healthy weight, staying active with low-impact exercises, and practicing good posture.

Hip replacement, or arthroplasty, replaces a damaged hip joint with an artificial implant, often recommended for severe pain.

Recovery generally takes several weeks to a few months, with physical therapy needed to regain mobility.

Yes, weight management, regular exercise, and avoiding activities that strain the hip can help manage pain.

Hip Preservation Surgery

At OrthoPro, we understand how hip discomfort can impact your mobility and overall quality of life. That’s why our hip preservation surgery Dubai is designed to address joint issues, ease pain, and prevent further degeneration—helping you maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

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Hip Resurfacing

Hip pain can be persistent and frustrating, affecting everything from daily routine to overall quality of life. For those struggling with hip issues, finding a solution that provides relief without the need for a total hip replacement is a priority.

Total Hip Replacement Surgery

Hip replacement surgery in Dubai is done by replacing the damaged hip joint with an implant. This procedure is advised for individuals who suffer from severe hip pain and mobility issues due to conditions such as Hip Ligament Injuries, Hip Osteonecrosis, Hip Dislocation or advanced arthritis. 

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