PATIENT CARE
Hip Conditions
& Treatment
Expert care for a wide range of hip conditions.
Restoring mobility, relieving pain and helping
you return to the life you enjoy.
Hip Surgery
Whether you're living with ongoing hip pain, arthritis, or the effects of an injury, a range of surgical options may help restore comfort, mobility, and quality of life. Treatment is tailored to your individual condition, lifestyle, and long-term goals.
Total Hip Replacement
A procedure to replace a damaged hip joint, helping relieve pain and improve movement.
Revision Total Hip Replacement
A follow-up procedure to repair or replace a previous hip replacement that is no longer functioning well.
Hip Osteoarthritis
Wear and tear of the hip joint that may cause pain, stiffness, and reduced movement. Treatment may include therapy, medication, injections, or surgery.
Post-Traumatic Arthritis of the Hip
Arthritis that develops after a previous hip injury or fracture, often causing ongoing discomfort and stiffness.
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat certain hip conditions through small incisions. It can help relieve pain, improve movement, and support a quicker recovery for suitable patients.
Hip Arthroscopy
A minimally invasive procedure used to assess and treat certain hip problems through small incisions.
Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
A condition where the bones of the hip joint do not move smoothly, which may cause pain, stiffness, or limited movement.
Hip Labral Tears
Damage to the soft cartilage around the hip joint that may lead to discomfort, clicking, or reduced movement.
Hip Dysplasia
A condition where the hip socket does not fully support the joint, which may lead to pain, instability, or early joint wear.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues play an important role in hip movement and stability. Accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment can help reduce pain, restore function and support a safe return to everyday activities or sport.
Ligament Injury
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Pain felt on the outside of the hip, often linked to irritated tendons or inflammation around the hip area.
Tendon and Muscle Injuries Around the Hip
Strains or injuries affecting the muscles and tendons supporting the hip, which may cause pain, weakness, or reduced movement.
Hip Surgery
Whether you're living with ongoing hip pain, arthritis, or the effects of an injury, a range of surgical options may help restore comfort, mobility, and quality of life. Treatment is tailored to your individual condition, lifestyle, and long-term goals.
- Total hip replacement
- Revision total hip replacement
- Hip osteoarthritis (surgical and non-surgical management)
- Post-traumatic arthritis of the hip
- Rheumatoid arthritis affecting the hip
- Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head
- Femoral neck fractures
- Osteoporotic hip fractures
- Hip dislocations
- Stress fractures of the hip and proximal femur
Hip Arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat certain hip conditions through small incisions. It can help relieve pain, improve movement, and support a quicker recovery for suitable patients.
- Hip Arthroscopy
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Hip labral tears
- Hip dysplasia
Soft Tissue Injuries
Muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues play an important role in hip movement and stability. Accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment can help reduce pain, restore function, and support a safe return to everyday activities or sports.
- Sports-related hip injuries
- Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
- Tendon and muscle injuries around the hip
Hip pain when walking or climbing stairs
Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
Stiffness
Pain after sport or exercise
Clicking or locking of the hip
Hip pain when walking or climbing stairs
Groin pain
Stiffness
Hip pain when walking or climbing stairs
Pain after sport or exercise
Groin pain
Groin pain
Pain when getting out of a chair
Pain at night
Pain at night
Hip pain when walking or climbing stairs
Stiffness
Pain after sport or exercise
Stiffness
Clicking or locking of the hip
Reduced range of movement
Groin pain
Hip pain when walking or climbing stairs
Limping
Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
Hip pain when walking or climbing stairs
Groin pain
Pain when getting out of a chair
Stiffness
Reduced range of movement
Limping
Clicking or locking of the hip
Pain at night
Pain after sport or exercise
Pain after sport or exercise
Clicking or locking of the hip
Your Patient Journey
We guide you every step of the way.
- Initial Consultation
A thorough consultation allows us to understand your condition, answer your questions, and develop a treatment plan tailored to you.
2. Assessment & Imaging
Every assessment is tailored to your individual needs, combining clinical expertise with appropriate imaging to provide an accurate diagnosis.
3. Diagnosis
Understanding your diagnosis is an important part of your care. We ensure you have a clear picture of your condition and the next steps.
4. Treatment Plan
A personalised treatment plan is developed around your diagnosis, lifestyle, and goals, ensuring the most appropriate approach to your care.
5. Recovery & Rehabilitation
Your recovery continues beyond treatment, with personalised rehabilitation and ongoing guidance to help you return to the activities that matter most.
Your First Consultation
During your consultation you can expect:
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Review of symptoms
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Examination
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Review of scans
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Discussion o treatment options
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Opportunity to ask questions
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Personalised treatment plan
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When Should You Seek Medical Advice?
Consider arranging an assessment if your hip pain is persistent, affecting daily activities, limiting movement or preventing you from enjoying normal activities.
SUPPORTING YOUR MOVEMENT
Care that starts with
understanding.
Whether you're dealing with ongoing joint pain,
a new injury, or considering surgery, the first step
is a careful assessment.
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Netcare Umhlanga Medical Centre provides a dedicated outpatient consulting environment for orthopaedic assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. The facility offers convenient access to imaging, specialist services, and coordinated multidisciplinary care, supporting comprehensive pre- and post-operative management.
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· Knee Ligament & Meniscus Injuries
· Foot & Ankle Disorders
· Sports Injury Management
· Paediatric Lower-Limb Orthopaedics
· Arthritis & Joint Preservation
