Chronic hip pain can significantly affect your quality of life, making simple activities like walking, climbing stairs, or even sitting uncomfortable. At Manchester Knee Clinic, we offer advanced hip injection treatments as a minimally invasive option for managing hip pain and improving mobility. These injections are designed to address various hip conditions without the need for surgery, providing targeted relief and helping you regain an active lifestyle.
What Are Hip Injections?
Hip injections are a non-surgical treatment method where medication is delivered directly into the hip joint or surrounding tissues to alleviate pain and inflammation. The treatment can be diagnostic (helping identify the source of pain) or therapeutic (providing lasting relief).
Common types of hip injections include:
Corticosteroid Injections: These reduce inflammation in the joint, offering significant pain relief for conditions like osteoarthritis, bursitis, or tendonitis.
Hyaluronic Acid Injections: Often referred to as viscosupplementation, these injections help lubricate the joint, improving movement and reducing stiffness in cases of arthritis.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy: PRP injections use a patient’s own blood, enriched with platelets, to promote natural healing and tissue regeneration (Currently not offered due to lack of clear evidence).
Conditions Treated with Hip Injections
Hip injections can be effective for a variety of conditions, including:
- Osteoarthritis: Reducing joint inflammation and pain caused by cartilage degeneration.
- Bursitis: Relieving inflammation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac that cushions the joint.
- Tendonitis: Addressing pain and swelling in the tendons surrounding the hip joint.
- Labral Tears: Providing temporary pain relief while addressing underlying structural issues.
- Hip Impingement: Reducing discomfort caused by abnormal hip joint alignment.
The Procedure
Hip injections are performed under sterile conditions, typically using ultrasound or fluoroscopic imaging to guide the needle precisely to the affected area. The procedure is quick, minimally invasive, and usually completed either in operating theatre or in an outpatient setting.
Steps include:
Preparation: The treatment area is cleaned and numbed with a local anaesthetic.
Imaging Guidance: Ultrasound or X-ray ensures accurate placement of the needle.
Injection: The medication is delivered directly to the targeted area.
Most patients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure and can resume light activities shortly afterward.
Benefits of Hip Injections
- Pain Relief: Reduction in hip pain, often within days of the procedure.
- Improved Mobility: Enhanced joint function and range of motion.
- Quick Recovery: As a minimally invasive procedure, hip injections require little to no downtime.
- Non-Surgical Option: Ideal for patients seeking to delay or avoid surgery.
- Diagnostic Insights: Injections can help determine whether pain originates from the hip joint or surrounding structures.
Are Hip Injections Right for You?
Hip injections are a suitable option for individuals who:
- Experience chronic hip pain that limits daily activities.
- Have not found relief with medications, physical therapy, or lifestyle changes.
- Are not ready for or are not candidates for surgery.
At Manchester Knee Clinic, we provide personalized care to determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific needs.
Why Choose Manchester Knee Clinic for Hip Injections?
Expert Care: Led by Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr. Padmanabh Phaltankar, our team brings extensive experience in diagnosing and treating hip conditions.
State-of-the-Art Techniques: We use advanced imaging technologies to ensure precision and optimal outcomes.
Holistic Approach: Our treatments are tailored to address not just symptoms but also the underlying causes of hip pain.
Comprehensive Support: From consultation to follow-up, we guide you through every step of your treatment journey.
Combining Treatments for Long-Term Relief
While hip injections provide effective pain relief, they are often part of a broader treatment plan. Combining injections with physical therapy, weight management, or joint preservation techniques can help maximize benefits and prolong results.
Take the First Step Toward Reducing Pain
Don’t let hip pain hold you back. At Manchester Knee Clinic, we’re here to help you explore your options and find the best solution for your needs. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about how hip injections can transform your quality of life.