Hip Pain Specialist & Hip Replacement In Santa Barbara & Solvang, CA
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Orthopedic Institute of Santa Barbara
Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine located in Santa Barbara, CA & Solvang, CA
Chronic hip pain often presents as a deep ache in the groin or outer thigh, limiting your ability to stay active and enjoy the Central Coast lifestyle. While hip osteoarthritis is a frequent culprit, symptoms can also arise from labral tears, bursitis, or trauma. At our Santa Barbara and Solvang offices, we focus on individualized care plans that address the root cause of your discomfort, ensuring you don't have to settle for a diminished quality of life.
Dr. William Gallivan is a pioneer in hip surgery, having been the first surgeon on the West Coast to utilize Computer-Assisted Surgery (CAS) for hip resurfacing. Today, he leverages Mako SmartRobotics™ to perform minimally invasive total hip replacements using an antero-lateral approach, which is designed to spare muscle and accelerate the rapid recovery process. Our goal is to provide reliable relief through evidence-based medicine, whether that involves conservative management or advanced robotic-assisted reconstruction.
What causes hip pain?
Hip pain, like knee pain, may be caused by many different medical conditions and/or hip injuries. However, the most common cause of hip pain is hip osteoarthritis. Hip pain may onset quickly, as a result of trauma, or it may gradually worsen with time and age.
Other common causes of hip pain include the following:
- Hip Fractures
- Hip Dislocation
- Labral Tear
- Tendinitis
- Pinched Nerve in the Low Back
If you notice any signs of an obvious deformity, it is important to immediately receive medical treatment, as this may indicate a broken bone.
How is hip pain treated?
Dr. Gallivan may order X-ray images and review them with you in order to try to diagnosis your hip pain.
There are a multitude of treatment options for hip pain including nonoperative treatments and surgical treatments.
Nonoperative treatment options include the following:
- Physical Therapy
- Home Exercise Program
- Prescription and Nonprescription Medication
- Hyaluronic Acid Injections
- PRP Injection
- Cortisone Injection
Surgical treatment options may include the following:
- Total Hip Replacement with Robotic Navigation
- Gamma Nail
- Hemiarthroplasty
- Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
- Cannulated Screw Fixation
Please call Orthopedic Institute of Santa Barbara to book an appointment with board-certified orthopedic surgeon, William Gallivan, MD.
