Why Choose Dr. Raj Ahluwalia as your Orthopedic Hip Surgeon?

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best hip surgeon to guide you through the surgery process.

Dr. Raj Ahluwalia is one of Los Angeles’s top orthopedic surgeons for hip surgery, double board-certified in both orthopedic surgery and sports medicine.

Dr. Raj Ahluwalia is an orthopedic specialist with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and a recognized expert provider of diagnosis and surgery for hip pain.

Dr. Raj Ahluwalia is experienced with both traditional hip surgery and the most up-to-date, minimally-invasive surgical techniques, offering multiple options to treat your hip pain.

Experiencing Hip Pain? Consider Seeing a Hip Surgeon.

Shoulder pain is one of the most commonly diagnosed and treated orthopedic conditions, and is defined as any level of discomfort in or around the area of the shoulder joint. If you are experiencing shoulder symptoms like the ones listed below, it may be time to make an appointment with a physician for further evaluation:

The best way to determine the cause of your hip pain and get an accurate diagnosis is to see a physician. If you’re experiencing hip pain, hip surgeon Dr. Raj Ahluwalia offers complete diagnosis and treatment.

Conditions Treated with Hip Surgery in Los Angeles

If you are currently experiencing any of these issues, you may benefit from hip surgery. Surgeries for the following injuries and conditions are performed in our Los Angeles & Van Nuys location.

Arthritis

This includes osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. These conditions result in inflammation of the joint, which causes the cartilage to break down and the bones to rub together causing severe pain and stiffness.

Bursitis

This refers to swelling and irritation of the bursa, a fluid-filled sac that helps cushion the areas surrounding the hip joint.

Cancer

Certain types of cancer may cause hip pain. These include bone cancer, leukemia, and advanced cancer that spread to the bone.

Fractures

Broken bones in the hip are especially common in the elderly. This is because bones weaken and become more likely to break as we age.

Labral Tear

The labrum is the ring of soft cartilage surrounding the hip joint. Athletes are at an especially high risk for labral tears.

Muscle or Tendon Injury

Excessive use can cause the muscles and tendons in and around the hip to become swollen and painful, sometimes leading to tendonitis and tears.

Osteonecrosis

This refers to a condition in which the blood supply to the hip is compromised, causing bone cells to die, leading to collapse of the hip joint and pain.

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Hip Surgeries Offered in our Los Angeles & Van Nuys Location

 

Hip replacement is a procedure done to remove the damaged hip joint and replace it with a prosthesi. There are two main types of hip replacement: traditional hip replacement and minimally invasive hip replacement.

Traditional hip replacement is a procedure in which the surgeon makes a six to twelve inch cut along the thigh. This cut goes through the muscle and tendon in order to offer the surgeon access to the joint. Once inside the hip, the surgeon will remove the joint and replace it with a prosthetic.

Minimally invasive hip replacement surgery is a newer technique that reduces trauma to the surrounding tissue and often improves recovery time. Rather than a single large cut on the thigh, the surgeon enters the hip through two smaller incisions. Special instruments are used to remove the damaged joint and replace it with a prosthesis.

 

In some instances, hip fractures may also require a hip fracture hemiarthroplasty. Hemiarthroplasty is similar to a hip replacement except that it only replaces half the hip. This procedure is done for hip fractures if the damage to the bone is such that the fracture might not heal properly with a standard hip fracture surgery. In this case, the ball portion of the hip joint is removed and replaced with a prosthesis.

 

Hip fracture surgery is another common hip procedure. The exact nature of the procedure depends on the location of the fracture in the hip. If the bone is broken in the neck of the femur, the surgeon may use surgical screws to fix the bone and hold it in place. If the fracture occurred below the neck of the femur, the surgeon may use a rod and compression screws to repair the broken bone and fix it in place.

Am I a Candidate for Hip Surgery?

For many patients with hip pain, conservative, non-surgical options will bring relief. These options can include over-the-counter painkillers and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs along with certain types of injections. Your doctor may also prescribe specific medications to target a specific kind of disease process. Other options for alleviating hip pain may include icing the area a few times a day as well as exercise and stretching.

For some people, however, hip pain does not respond to conservative treatment. It continues to affect their daily life and make it difficult to participate in certain activities. If your hip pain interferes with daily activities and nonsurgical treatments haven’t helped or are no longer effective, Dr. Raj Ahluwalia offers multiple options for hip surgery in Los Angeles and Van Nuys.

What Happens After Hip Surgery?

The recovery period after hip surgery depends on each individual patient. Dr. Raj Ahluwalia will answer all of your questions and explain the risks and benefits of all of your treatment options before you decide on a course of action, then provide support and detailed instructions for you to follow post-surgery for a safe and successful recovery and rehabilitation period.

If you are ready for an expert orthopedic hip surgeon’s opinion on your hip pain and want to discuss your surgical treatment options, make an appointment online or call our Los Angeles and Van Nuys office to get started.

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