Surgical Options

When non-surgical options have failed to relieve joint pain, surgery is next step. Below are brief descriptions of common procedures that we utilize for hip pain.

Hip Arthroscopy

Hip arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that involves making small incisions in the skin and inserting a pencil-sized arthroscope into the hip joint. The arthroscope is attached to a video camera that transmits the image of your hip to a television monitor allowing your surgeon to examine the interior of your hip. Your surgeon may then be able to determine the source of your hip pain and treat the condition.

A hip arthroscopy is most often performed on young, active adults to remove loose bodies from the hip joint, the removal of torn or loose portions of the labrum and treatment of the articular cartilage of the hip joint. Through small incisions, the surgeon inserts video probes to allow them to see the joint and take corrective action.

Hip Resurfacing

Hip Resurfacing can be an alternative to total hip replacement and is especially good for young active patients who can maintain heir active lifestyle. Dr. Burnikel was the first surgeon in South Carolina – and one of the first 50 in the US to perform an FDA-approved Birmingham Hip Surfacing.

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement surgery is one of the most common types of orthopaedic surgery. Each year over 200,000 are performed nationally. Steadman Hawkins has some of the most experienced hip replacement surgeons in the region.