Chronic hip pain, injuries, and conditions can drastically limit your mobility and quality of life, making even simple tasks seem daunting.
Whether it’s chronic pain, an injury, or a condition that hasn’t found relief, Alps Orthopaedic understands.
Our experienced hip specialist, Dr Jerry Chen, will recommend a suitable treatment option based on your lifestyle, needs and conditions.
At Alps Orthopaedic, we offer a range of hip pain treatment options, including the ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After
Surgery) Total Hip Replacement option for minimal post-op downtime.
From diagnosis through recovery, our bespoke treatment plans are designed to fit your unique needs, ensuring optimal outcomes.
ERAS® revolutionizes perioperative care, promoting early recovery for patients.
Should you find your quality of life compromised by hip pain, an advisable initial step is to make an appointment with Dr Jerry Chen, our orthopaedic hip doctor, for an accurate diagnosis.
This involves compiling information about the patient’s medical background, including any prior injuries, surgeries, and health conditions that might be contributing to the hip pain.
A comprehensive examination of the hip is conducted to evaluate its range of motion, stability, strength, and any signs of inflammation or damage.
The specialist may request imaging tests such as X-rays, MRI scans, or CT scans to view the hip’s internal structures, including the bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons, to detect any irregularities or damage.
Injections, such as corticosteroids or local anaesthetics, might be used within the hip joint to help pinpoint the pain source and verify specific conditions, such as arthritis or bursitis.
Blood tests or analysis of joint fluid may be carried out to exclude infections, inflammatory conditions, or systemic diseases that could be causing hip pain.
Utilising these diagnostic techniques, Dr Jerry Chen, our hip surgeon, can determine the root cause of hip pain and devise customised treatment strategies for you.
At Alps Orthopaedic Centre, we specialise in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS). With the option to be performed as a day Surgery, the ERAS Hip Replacement Op, reduces the average hospitalisation stay, utilising techniques which enable the patient to suffer from less pain and recover faster. By minimising the recovery period, patients can resume activities that they love.
The Alps team offers comprehensive financial counselling sessions to ensure our patients understand their options and make informed decisions regarding their treatment plans.
We are committed to ensuring your well-being and optimising every aspect of your hip replacement journey.
Hip discomfort can stem from various causes, including:
Whether due to an injury, arthritis, or a combination of both, neglecting any form of hip dysfunction can heighten the risk of sustaining injuries in other areas of the body, given the highly interconnected nature of our musculoskeletal system.
Also known as total hip arthroplasty, hip replacement surgery may be considered if hip pain disrupts daily activities and non-surgical treatments have either been ineffective or ceased to provide relief. The most frequent cause for requiring hip replacement is damage from arthritis.
Patients typically remain in hospital for 4 days post-surgery using conventional surgical techniques. For patients who choose ERAS Direct Anterior Approach (DAA) Total Hip Replacement, the hospital stay is usually only one day. Once the anaesthetic has worn off, patients are encouraged to get out of bed and walk. This action reduces their risk of potential post-surgical complications (such as blood clot forming in calf), as well as enabling them to be discharged sooner and reducing their total hospital bill.
The Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) approach represents a multidisciplinary, evidence-based perioperative care pathway designed to diminish surgical stress and hasten patient recovery, in contrast to traditional surgical methods.
This approach encompasses three critical phases: preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.
During surgery, the ERAS strategy employs minimally invasive techniques to minimise tissue damage, leading to less pain and a faster recovery compared to traditional practices. This approach significantly alleviates post-operative discomfort and accelerates recovery.
Post-surgery, a comprehensive programme is introduced to support the patient’s recuperation, marking a departure from conventional postoperative practices.
Don’t let hip pain define your life any longer. Reach out to us to schedule your consultation.
Let’s explore how we can support your path to recovery together.
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