Atlanta Hip Surgeons and Hip Replacement Specialists

Hip Surgeons and Hip Surgery Specialists in Atlanta, Decatur, Snellville and Loganville

Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment by experienced hip surgeons and hip replacement specialists serving Atlanta, Decatur, Snellville and Loganville. Our orthopedic hip specialists treat hip arthritis, adult hip labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement, greater trochanteric bursitis, gluteus medius and minimus tendon tears, avascular necrosis, painful hip replacements and patients considering primary or revision hip surgery.

Not every hip problem requires surgery. Our hip specialists identify the source of pain, review your imaging and explain both nonsurgical and surgical treatment options.

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Finding the Right Hip Treatment Starts With the Correct Diagnosis

Groin pain, outer hip pain, thigh pain, stiffness and limping can come from very different conditions. Hip arthritis, labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement, bursitis, gluteal tendon damage and lower-back problems may produce overlapping symptoms.

Our orthopedic hip specialists identify which structure is causing the pain before recommending physical therapy, injections, total hip replacement, revision hip surgery or another treatment.

Groin Pain

Often associated with hip arthritis, labral damage, impingement or iliopsoas irritation.

Outer Hip Pain

May arise from greater trochanteric bursitis or the gluteus medius and minimus tendons.

Thigh or Knee Pain

Hip arthritis can refer pain down the thigh and may sometimes feel like knee pain.

Pain After Hip Replacement

Requires evaluation for implant loosening, wear, positioning and other causes.

Hip Conditions Our Orthopedic Hip Specialists Evaluate and Treat

Select a topic below to learn more about symptoms, imaging, nonsurgical treatment and hip surgery options.

Joint Degeneration

Hip Arthritis

Groin pain, stiffness, standing X-rays, injections and when total hip replacement may become appropriate.

Explore Hip Arthritis Labrum and Cartilage

Adult Hip Labral Tears

When a labral tear may be isolated and when it reflects cartilage loss, impingement or hip arthritis.

Explore Adult Hip Labral Tears CAM and Pincer

Femoroacetabular Impingement

How CAM and pincer anatomy may damage the labrum and cartilage and contribute to hip pain.

Explore Hip Impingement Outer Hip Pain

Greater Trochanteric Bursitis

A common source of tenderness over the outside of the hip, especially when lying on the painful side.

Explore Hip Bursitis Hip Abductor Tendons

Gluteus Medius and Minimus Tears

These tendons stabilize the pelvis and may cause outer hip pain, weakness and limping.

Explore Gluteal Tendon Tears Femoral Head Collapse

Hip Avascular Necrosis

Loss of blood supply to the femoral head, progressive collapse and hip replacement options.

Explore Hip AVN

Total Hip Replacement and Revision Hip Surgery

Our hip replacement specialists evaluate patients considering first-time total hip replacement and patients with pain, wear, loosening, malposition, instability or other concerns involving an existing implant.

Total Hip ReplacementSurgical candidacy, implant components, outpatient recovery and return to activity. Anterior Hip ReplacementOur anterior-based approach, early walking and individualized precautions. Outpatient Hip ReplacementHow appropriate patients may return home on the day of surgery. Painful Hip ReplacementEvaluation of loosening, wear, component position and iliopsoas irritation. Revision Hip ReplacementRevision surgery for loose, worn, damaged, unstable or poorly positioned implants. Hip Replacement Second OpinionReview X-rays, diagnosis, surgical approach, implant choices and alternatives.

How Our Hip Surgeons and Hip Specialists Approach Treatment

Clinical Evaluation

We evaluate pain location, gait, strength, motion and movements that reproduce symptoms.

Imaging Review

Standing X-rays, MRI, CT or other studies are reviewed according to the clinical question.

Conservative Care

Therapy, medication, activity modification and targeted injections may be appropriate.

Surgical Planning

When surgery is appropriate, the procedure, implant and recovery plan are individualized.

Why Choose an Experienced Hip Surgery Specialist?

Hip surgery involves accurate diagnosis, implant selection, component position, leg length, offset, stability and postoperative planning.

Our hip surgeons provide primary and revision joint-replacement care, including evaluation of complex implant-related problems.

Experienced hip replacement and revision hip surgeons

Anterior-based total hip replacement approach

Outpatient and same-day discharge options

Individualized implant and fixation selection

Evaluation of painful or failed hip replacements

Hip replacement second opinions

Appointments in Decatur, Snellville and Loganville

Frequently Asked Questions About Hip Surgery

What type of doctor treats hip pain?

An orthopedic hip specialist evaluates the hip joint, surrounding tendons, bursa and previous hip replacement implants.

Does every hip condition require surgery?

No. Many hip conditions initially improve with physical therapy, activity modification, medication or injections.

When should I see a hip replacement specialist?

When groin pain, stiffness, limping, night pain or difficulty walking persists despite conservative treatment.

Can a hip labral tear be related to arthritis?

Yes. In many adults, labral tearing occurs alongside cartilage loss and hip arthritis.

What causes pain on the outside of the hip?

Common causes include trochanteric bursitis, gluteus medius or minimus tendon damage and altered walking mechanics.

Can I get a second opinion before hip surgery?

Yes. A second opinion can review the diagnosis, imaging, proposed procedure, surgical approach, implant options and alternatives.

Hip Surgeons Serving Atlanta, Decatur, Snellville and Loganville

Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists provides orthopedic hip evaluation and hip surgery for patients throughout Atlanta, Decatur, Snellville and Loganville. Our physical offices are in Decatur, Snellville and Loganville, serving Fulton County, DeKalb County, Gwinnett County and Walton County.

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Schedule an Evaluation With an Atlanta Hip Surgeon

Whether you are experiencing new hip pain, considering total hip replacement or seeking answers about a painful prior implant, our orthopedic hip specialists can review your symptoms, examination and imaging and explain the next step.