Hip Impingement

Diagnosing Hip Impingement

If you show signs of hip impingement, we can help diagnose and relieve the source of your pain.

Signs & Symptoms

Symptoms of hip impingement include:

• Aching or throbbing pain in the hip or legs
• Grinding, grating or popping sensation when moving the hip
• Stiffness in the hip, groin or legs
• Swelling or inflammation in the hip joint

Diagnosis

Along with a physical exam and health history, we may use an imaging test to diagnose hip impingement:

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)—to create detailed images of the bones and internal structures of your hip.
• X-ray—shows images of your hip and pelvis.

Hip Fracture Treatment

We offer nonsurgical and surgical treatment options for hip impingement.

Nonsurgical Treatments

We can treat many cases of hip impingement with nonsurgical treatments, including:

• Activity modification—to reduce the use of the hip and allow for healing.
• Anti-inflammatory pain medication—to decrease pain and inflammation
• Physical therapy—to improve hip mobility and function.
• Steroid injections—to relieve pain and inflammation in the joint.

Surgical Treatments

If nonsurgical treatments are unsuccessful, your doctor may recommend hip arthroscopy to relieve your symptoms. This minimally invasive surgery removes bone spurs and repairs damaged cartilage.

Together, we will review the risks, benefits, and recovery timeline to determine if surgery is right for you.