Hip
Hip pain and hip replacement
From a sore hip that slows your walk to a worn-out joint. We start with what you can do without surgery, and we are straight with you when replacement makes sense.
Typical range
Full strength and endurance
6 to 12 months
First, the right diagnosis.
Hip arthritis tends to creep up. First it is stiffness getting out of the car, then it is cutting the walk short, then it is the night pain. Not every sore hip is arthritis, so the first job is finding the real source.
Hip replacement is one of the most studied operations in medicine, and it is a big decision. It is your call, made with real information: what your X-ray shows, what you have tried and what you want to get back to.
What we treat
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Hip arthritis
Groin or thigh pain, stiffness and a shorter walk.
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Labral tears and hip impingement
Pinching in the front of the hip in active adults.
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Bursitis and tendon pain
Pain on the outside of the hip, often at night.
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Hip flexor and groin strains
Common in runners, skaters and soccer players.
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Failed or worn hip replacements
Second opinions and revision planning.
Your options, side by side.
MOVE ยท INJECT
Without surgery
- Physical therapy in our building Strength and walking work that can ease daily pain.
- Injections A guided cortisone injection can help with a flare and confirm the pain source.
- Walking aids and activity changes A cane in the right hand helps more than most people expect.
- Weight and medication guidance Practical steps that take load off the joint.
REPAIR
With surgery
- Total hip replacement Replacing the worn ball and socket with new parts.
- Same-day or overnight surgery Many patients go home the same day or the next morning.
- Hip arthroscopy For specific labral and impingement problems in younger hips.
- Revision surgery Fixing or replacing an older hip implant.
When surgery comes up
Replacement comes up when hip pain limits your daily life after a fair try of non-surgical care, and your X-ray shows advanced wear. There is no prize for waiting, and no rush either. Our surgeons will show you your X-ray next to a healthy hip so you can see the difference yourself.
Recovery, in ranges.
These are typical ranges, not promises. We narrow yours at every visit as we see how you heal.
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Walking with a walker or cane From the first day, for 1 to 2 weeks
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Back to driving 2 to 6 weeks
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Most daily activities 6 to 12 weeks
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Golf, cycling, pickleball 3 to 6 months
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Full strength and endurance 6 to 12 months
Ranges after hip replacement. Driving also depends on which hip, your car and being off strong pain medicine. General ranges from published guidance, shown on a stretched time scale. They are not a promise about your recovery.
Your first visit.
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A walk test and a hands-on hip exam.
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Standing X-rays in the building the same visit.
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Your X-ray shown next to a healthy hip, with the wear pointed out.
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A written plan with non-surgical steps and, if it fits, what surgery involves.
Questions.
Am I too young or too old for a hip replacement?
Age alone rarely decides it. Your pain, your daily limits, your X-ray and your health matter more. We talk through what the implant is expected to handle for someone your age and activity level.
Will I go home the same day?
Many healthy patients do, or the next morning. Your surgeon decides with you based on your health and support at home.
Can I play pickleball after a hip replacement?
Many people return to low-impact sports like pickleball, golf and cycling after they recover. Your surgeon will talk about which activities fit your implant and your goals.
Other care
Ready to talk about your hip?
Book a visit online in about three minutes, or walk in to ortho urgent care for a fresh injury.
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Booked visits
New injuries are usually seen within a few business days. Concussions within the week.
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Walk in
Boise Bench, 7 days. Meridian, Monday to Saturday. No appointment needed.
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Call
(208) 555-0163 weekdays from 7:30 a.m.