Treating Hip Pain in the Rocky Mount Area

Considering the hip joint is a ball and socket that allows the thigh to move in different directions and bears much of your body weight, it is vulnerable to painful and sometimes debilitating injury or joint deterioration.

Whether your hip pain is the result of a sports-related injury, a degenerative disease, a fall, or other cause, you need the best treatment to relieve your pain and get you back to doing what you enjoy.

MEET THE DOCTOR

Dr. Bernard Kemker is the Director of Joint Replacement at CRO. He specializes in Orthopedic Surgery and Adult Reconstruction. He attended Indiana University and did his residency at Michigan State University, completing his Adult Reconstruction Fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University.

One of Dr. Kemker’s specialties is Bikini Anterior Hip Replacements. Through Dr. Kemker’s training and fellowship he has become focused on the treatment of advanced reconstruction problems, such as fracture repair, infections and wound care, and the failure of hip and knee replacements.

TREAT HIP PAIN INJURIES

When you have chronic hip pain, a task as simple as tying your shoes can become unbelievably difficult. With the help of a leading orthopedic surgeon at Carolina Regional Orthopaedics, PA, you can restore and replace your damaged hip joint in an effort to improve your quality of life.

Dr. Kemker takes pride in returning his patients back to their normal activities, such as sports, working in their gardens, workshops, and regaining their independence from their hip and knee pain. Through Dr. Kemker’s training and fellowship he has become focused on the treatment of advanced reconstruction problems, such as fracture repair, infections and wound care, and the failure of hip and knee replacements. His goal is to keep expert care close to home.

Common Questions About CRO Hip Treatment and Care Services

What causes hip pain?

There are a number of common hip injuries caused by arthritis as the underlying condition. In most cases, these conditions are caused by excessive wear and tear on the hip joint’s cartilage. The pain associated with this condition usually originates in the groin area but may also occur in the outer thigh or upper buttock area. The condition can make daily activities such as walking or running difficult. The pain can also be accompanied by a creaking noise in the hip known as crepitus. Your CRO hip doctor can help you figure out the underlying cause of your hip fractures and/or pain, regardless of the issue.

Do I need hip surgery?

If your CRO hip doctor believes that your injury or health condition has damaged your hip joint, they will recommend a surgical procedure to replace the joint. During hip surgery, your surgeon removes damaged parts of the hip joint and replaces them with artificial parts to restore function and reduce pain. Hip replacement is also known as total hip arthroplasty. If nonsurgical treatments have not been effective, hip replacement may be your best option.

HIP FRACTURE OR DISLOCATION

A hip fracture is a break in the upper quarter of the femur (thigh) bone. The extent of the break depends on the forces that are involved. The type of surgery used to treat a hip fracture is primarily based on the bones and soft tissues affected or on the level of the fracture.

The “hip” is a ball-and-socket joint. It allows the upper leg to bend and rotate at the pelvis. An injury to the socket, or acetabulum, itself is not considered a “hip fracture.” Management of fractures to the socket is a completely different consideration.

In general, there are three different types of hip fractures. The type of fracture depends on what area of the upper femur is involved.

• Intracapsular fracture
• Intertrochanteric fracture
• Subtrochanteric

The type of surgery generally depends on where and how severe the fracture is, whether the broken bones aren’t properly aligned (displaced), and your age and underlying health conditions.

The options include:

• Internal repair using screws
• Total hip replacement
• Partial hip replacement