Hip Services

The hip is involved in nearly all bodily movement. The hip specialists at Iowa Ortho are experienced in diagnosing and treating people that suffer from hip pain. Our treatment goal is your comfort—our priority is your trust.

The hip is a ball and socket joint and is located where the thigh bone (femur) meets the pelvic bone. Inside the hip joint is cartilage, the tough but flexible substance that lines the ends of joints. The hip joint resides inside a capsule containing lubricating fluid, which helps the hip move smoothly. Ligaments keep the ball of the joint from slipping out of the socket. Hip disorders can affect any of these parts of the hip anatomy.

Hip pain can present as a result of injury, arthritis, fracture, labrum tear, muscle strain, and more. Medical imaging such as x-ray and MRI can determine the severity of the problem and provide guidance to your physician for next steps.

Total and partial hip replacements (or hip arthroplasty) are a common and successfully surgery for people suffering from hip pain due to arthritis. The procedure includes removing the arthritic components of the hip joint and replacing the area with an artificial joint made out of metal and plastic. Hip replacements are performed when pain cannot be managed through conservative treatment options. Each patient case is different and we will work with you to determine the best plan of care for your injury and lifestyle.