​🏃 Struggling with Hip Pain or Stiffness?

Hip arthritis is a common cause of pain, limited mobility, and stiffness—especially in adults over 50. If you’re having trouble walking, getting up from a chair, or sleeping due to hip pain, arthritis may be the cause. At Atlanta Bone & Joint Specialists, we offer advanced, patient-centered care for all stages of hip arthritis, from conservative treatments to total hip replacement.

🔎 What Is Hip Arthritis?

Hip arthritis occurs when the cartilage lining your hip joint wears down over time, causing inflammation, pain, and reduced range of motion. As the condition progresses, bone can rub against bone, resulting in more severe discomfort and disability.
The 3 Main Types:
  • Osteoarthritis (OA) – age-related “wear-and-tear” of the hip joint
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) – an autoimmune disease that attacks joint lining
  • Post-traumatic arthritis – arthritis caused by a prior hip injury or fracture

⚠️ Signs and Symptoms of Hip Arthritis

  • Pain in the groin, thigh, or buttocks
  • Stiffness after sitting or waking up
  • Decreased ability to rotate or move the leg outward
  • Difficulty walking, bending, or putting on shoes
  • Clicking, grinding, or catching in the hip joint
  • Limping or favoring one leg
Early diagnosis and treatment can help slow progression and preserve your mobility.

🧪 Diagnosing Hip Arthritis

At Atlanta Bone & Joint Specialists, we use a personalized approach that includes:
  • Thorough physical exam to evaluate mobility, pain points, and strength
  • X-rays or MRI scans to assess joint space, bone spurs, and cartilage wear
  • Medical history review and lifestyle assessment
Our team ensures that each diagnosis leads to a customized treatment plan based on your goals.

🩺 Hip Arthritis Treatment Options

We always begin with non-surgical treatments and only consider surgery when conservative methods no longer offer relief.
Non-Surgical Care:
  • Anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs)
  • Physical therapy and home exercises
  • Cortisone (steroid) injections
  • Activity modification
  • Assistive devices (cane, walker)
  • Weight loss strategies (if appropriate)
Advanced Surgical Options:
  • Total Hip Replacement (THR) for advanced joint damage
  • Minimally invasive anterior hip replacement
  • Same-day outpatient hip replacement surgery
Our surgeons are experienced in anterior approach hip replacement, which reduces pain, limits muscle damage, and accelerates recovery.

⭐ Why Choose Atlanta Bone & Joint Specialists?

  • 🏥 Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons
  • 📍 Convenient metro Atlanta locations
  • 🚀 Experts in anterior and outpatient hip replacement
  • 🕒 Same-day appointments available
  • 🧠 Trusted by patients, referring physicians, and workers' comp attorneys
From diagnosis to full recovery, we provide expert guidance, hands-on care, and evidence-based treatment.

📞 Schedule Your Appointment Today

Don’t let hip pain keep you from living the life you want. Whether you’re dealing with early arthritis or advanced joint damage, we’re here to help.
📍 Atlanta Bone & Joint Specialists — Orthopedic excellence since 1968.
📞 Call (404) 298-3730 or request an appointment online
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