Hip Joint Issues, Preservation and Treatment
We use our hip joints every day, and that creates a lot of wear and tear. Timely treatment of simple and complex joint concerns can help maintain your hip function. Here to tell us more is Dr. Caitlin Orner, an orthopedic surgeon and hip specialist with the Froedtert & MCW health network.
Why are hip issues so common?
We use our hips every day, and the hip is a complex weightbearing joint with many layers including the:
- Bony ball and socket
- Cartilage
- Ligaments and the labrum
- Muscles that control the movement and the function of the hip
Early intervention is key to addressing hip concerns.
Range of Treatment Options We Offer
We offer a comprehensive approach to hip preservation from nonsurgical to surgical treatment options. We offer everything from physical and occupational therapy to medication and injections, as well as sports performance and conditioning. We also offer minimally invasive surgical options such as hip arthroscopy for labrum tears, as well as more complex open procedures such as periacetabular osteotomy for hip dysplasia.
Why choose the Froedtert & MCW orthopaedic team?
We offer an individualized approach to care, and we treat a wide range of patient ages. We work very closely together as a team, and anybody who presents to see us has the potential to get an opinion from our entire group.
