Pinpoint the Source
Hip pain can come from arthritis, a fracture, impingement, or soft tissue. Dr. Stapleton examines your hip and reviews imaging to identify the cause.
Hip Care
Hip pain evaluation in Beckley, WV: separating the hip joint from the back and the bursa
Hip pain is often not the hip joint. How Elite Orthopedic Group evaluates groin, side and buttock pain, and the treatments that follow a correct diagnosis.
Request an Appointment →What to Expect
- ✓Examination and X-ray imaging on site; MRI ordered when needed
- ✓Activity modification and low-impact strengthening
- ✓Image-guided hip injections for pain relief
- ✓Physical therapy coordinated through outside providers
- ✓Total hip replacement for advanced arthritis, avascular necrosis, and certain hip fractures
- ✓Surgical care for hip fractures
Benefits & Outcomes
Treatment Matched to the Stage
Hip arthritis is treated with a full range of options, from activity modification and injections through total hip replacement for advanced disease.
Prompt Care for Hip Fractures
Hip fractures often require prompt surgical treatment. Dr. Stapleton provides surgical care for hip fractures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes hip pain?▾
Arthritis, fractures, impingement, bursitis, and muscle strain are common causes. Examination and imaging identify the specific cause.
Can hip pain be treated without surgery?▾
Yes. Many patients improve with activity modification, strengthening, therapy, and image-guided injections.
Does Dr. Stapleton treat hip impingement (FAI)?▾
Dr. Stapleton evaluates impingement symptoms and treats them nonsurgically. Ask our office about arthroscopic treatment options.
When is hip replacement recommended?▾
Total hip replacement is considered for advanced arthritis, avascular necrosis, and certain hip fractures when nonsurgical care no longer provides relief.
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