Hip
A number of our consultants specialise in treating conditions of the hip. Treatments range from non-surgical to full hip replacement; each patient will receive the care most appropriate to their needs.
- Orthopaedic & Spine Centre, Mater Private Network,
St. Raphael's House, 81-84 Upper Dorset Street, Dublin 1 - Tel 1800 385 285
- Tel Outside of Ireland +353 (0)1 882 2617
- Email orthospine@materprivate.ie
Please note a referral letter is required before an appointment can be confirmed.
- Orthopaedic & Spine Centre, Mater Private Network,
Citygate, Mahon, Cork T12 K199 - Tel 021 601 3200
- Email cork@materprivate.ie
Please note a referral letter is required before an appointment can be confirmed.
About the hip
The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint that allows the movement of the joint in many different directions. The ball portion of the hip joint (femoral head) is at the upper end of the thigh bone (femur) and fits into the socket (acetabulum) of the hip bone (pelvis). The bone of the femoral head and acetabulum of the pelvis are separated by spongy material (cartilage) and by a sack of fluid (synovial fluid), both of which serve to lubricate the joint. A properly functioning hip joint is critical for normal everyday activities such as walking, running and climbing.
In an injured or diseased hip joint, inflammation causes swelling, pain, and stiffness.
Painful hip conditions can be treated in several ways including:
- Physiotherapy
- Exercise
- Medications
When a patient’s symptoms do not respond to these treatments, an orthopaedic surgeon may recommend hip replacement surgery with the aim of restoring mobility and relieving pain.
- Rehabilitation
- Injections
- Medications
- Other services
