Hip Impingement

Physiatrist in White Plains

Hip Impingement

To understand hip impingement, patients first need to understand the anatomy of the hip. The hip itself is a joint where the pelvis meets the thigh bone, also known as the ball-and-socket joint. The top part of the thigh bone resembles a ball and it fits into the open hole area of the pelvis, hence the name ball-and-socket joint. Typically, when an individual is in good health, the ball-and-socket joint will glide back and forth while their body is in motion. 

For patients who are experiencing a complication with their ball and socket joint, the movement will then become an issue. Repetitive injury or trauma that is directly associated with the hip can lead to damaged cartilage within that socket. This, in turn, can lead to hip impingement. Hip impingement can occur for a variety of reasons, but no matter what the cause, the patient should seek out assistance from a physiatrist and other medical professionals. Being proactive and visiting a physiatrist in White Plains can help patients prevent this injury or even decrease the severity. Here at New York Sports Medicine Institute, we have medical professionals who are able to treat hip injuries and ailments. 

Common causes:

The main causes of hip impingement may include, but are not limited to the following: 

  • The hip socket has developed abnormally. 
  • The patient has developed lesions on the ball of their hip. 
  • The patient has suffered an abnormal twist in their thigh bone.

Symptoms: 

When it comes to hip impingement, patients may not experience any symptoms at all in the beginning. But as time goes on, they should alert their physiatrist in White Plains about the following symptoms as soon it becomes painful:

  • Pain in their groin while walking or flexing.
  • Decreased range of motion
  • Pain while walking uphill 
  • Pain while sitting for long periods of time
  • Experiencing pain more often at night 
  • Feeling pain on flat ground
    • This is one of the signs that may indicate a breakdown or wearing away of cartilage within the ball-and-socket joint. 

Treatment Options: 

Initially, when a patient meets with a physiatrist in White Plains, they may suggest some of the following options in regards to treating their hip impingement: 

  • Lots of rest!
  • Modifying day to day activities in an effort to avoid moving the joint in ways that will cause physical pain. 
  • Exercising to help strengthen surrounding muscles. 
    • This should be done only if recommended by a certified physiatrist.
  • Anti-inflammatory medications

If patients have implemented these directions and are yet still experiencing discomfort, another option could be a surgical procedure. Typically, this procedure can be performed arthroscopically, but it all depends on the severity of pain and the initial cause of trauma.

Contact a physiatrist in White Plains: 

For patients who are suffering from impairments related to the hip, New York Sports Medicine Institute offers a skilled staff of physiatrists that can provide optimal care and treatment. The experienced staff can help determine whether or not a hip impingement has developed, as well as what the next steps should be in regards to treatment. Scheduling an appointment can be done by simply visiting their website.

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