What You Need to Know About Hip Syndrome

Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist Assoc. Dr. Safa Gürsoy explained 5 important points to know about hip impingement syndrome and made suggestions.

Gürsoy said that hip impingement syndrome, which affects the quality of life of the person, can progress without any symptoms in some people, and in cases where it is not treated, it can cause calcification in the hip and cause serious walking problems.

Stating that hip impingement disease has become widespread in recent years, Gürsoy said, "The disease caused by excess bone in the hip joint, which is seen in 5 out of every 1 people today, may not cause any problems in some people and may progress insidiously, while in others, severe pain and limitation of movement greatly affect the quality of daily life. can affect it.” used the phrases.

Gürsoy, frequently seen complaints related to hip impingement syndrome; severe groin pain, sharp and stabbing pain when getting in or out of the car, getting up from a chair, squatting or turning, a dull pain after sitting or walking for a long time, a clicking or locking sound when the hip is moved, limitation of joint movements, stiffness and listed it as limp.

“His diagnosis is based on three key factors”

Stating that it is sometimes difficult to accurately identify the source of pain in the hip joint, which has an anatomically complex structure, Gürsoy said, for the correct diagnosis of hip impingement syndrome, the patient's complaints should be listened very well, tested with physical movements, and bone excess that causes compression should be examined by X-ray, magnetic resonance examination and He pointed out that it should be demonstrated radiologically by imaging methods such as computed tomography.

Gürsoy said that in the diagnosis of hip impingement syndrome, 3-dimensional evaluation of bone deformities that cause compression can be possible with advanced imaging methods.

“The treatment is planned step by step”

Stating that non-surgical treatments can be improved in patients with mild hip impingement syndrome, Gürsoy said, “The first step in the treatment of such patients is to avoid movements that cause pain, physical therapy or anti-inflammatory drugs. In a hip impingement syndrome due to excess bone, it is of great importance to avoid compelling movements during physical therapy. Surgery becomes mandatory when non-surgical treatments fail.” he said.

“Hip arthroscopy surgery shortens the treatment process”

Stating that surgical treatment can be performed with a minimally invasive operation called "hip arthroscopy", which can usually be performed with a day hospitalization, Gürsoy emphasized that hip arthroscopy requires more expertise due to the complex structure of the hip joint.

Emphasizing that the majority of the patients were satisfied with the results of the surgery, Gürsoy stated that with the physical therapy program, the patient could return to their previous activity levels 4-6 months after the surgery without any limitations.

“If left untreated, it can lead to calcification”

Gürsoy mentioned that hip impingement syndrome can lead to early joint damage if not treated, and stated that there are limited studies on the causes of excess bone that causes compression in the hip joint.

Sharing the knowledge that it can be seen as genetic or developmental, Gürsoy said:

“In addition to genetic predisposition, factors such as active participation in competitive sports at the age of development are thought to cause an increase in the incidence of these deformities. If the disease is not treated, it can progress and lead to calcification and serious difficulties in walking.