Are you suffering from constant hip pain that’s affecting your everyday life? If so, it could be time to see a hip specialist. Melbourne residents can contact highly experienced hip surgeon, Dr Chandrasekaran, for expert advice today. Don’t let hip pain stop you from doing the things you love the most.
Causes of hip joint pain
You rely on your hips for everyday activities such as walking, bending and turning. If your hip hurts, it may be telling you something's wrong. There are several causes of hip pain:
- Arthritis
- Fractures
- Perthes Disease
- Infection
- Inflammation
- Instability
- Tears
- Impingement
A hip specialist will sometimes use an x-ray or MRI scan to determine the cause of your hip pain.
Benefits of seeing a hip specialist in Melbourne
There are a number of benefits of seeing a hip specialist:
- Identify the cause of your pain
- Reduce or eliminate pain
- Restore normal joint function
- Improve joint performance
- Receive a bespoke treatment plan
- Receive surgical treatment if necessary
When should I see a hip specialist in Melbourne?
If you’ve been suffering from hip pain for a significant amount of time and the pain and discomfort hasn’t subsided, you should seek the expertise of a hip specialist. Also if the pain starts to intensify and you can't move your leg or hip or you have sudden swelling or redness around your hip, you should see a hip specialist immediately.
Treatments for hip pain
Dr Chandrasekaran will often first trial non-surgical treatments to manage your hip pain but if that proves to be not enough, he may recommend surgery. The different treatment options include:
Non-surgical
- Hip Conditioning Program - a range of exercises targeting the muscles around the hip, designed to improve strength and flexibility.
- Hyaluronic Acid Injections - provide pain relief and also increase the viscosity of the synovial fluid, acting as a shock absorber to protect the soft tissue from trauma.
- Radiofrequency Ablation - a new and innovative technique used to interfere with pain signals transmitted from the injured joint.
Surgical
- Hip Arthroscopy - hip arthroscopy is keyhole surgery of the hip joint that's used to observe, diagnose and treat a range of issues.
- Hip Replacement - during total hip replacement surgery, the “ball and socket joint” of your hip is replaced with an artificial prosthesis.
If necessary your hip specialist may recommend that you have surgery.
How much does it cost to see a hip surgeon in Melbourne?
The cost to see a hip surgeon in Melbourne will depend on your condition and the treatment you require. In order to understand exactly how much it will be, it’s best to book an appointment with Dr Chandrasekaran, who will be able to provide you with a full breakdown of costs.
Why choose MOATI as my hip specialist in Melbourne?
Dr Chandrasekaran is one of the most experienced surgeons in Melbourne and a hip specialist. He has carried out thousands of procedures over the years and has published 50 articles on hip and knee pain treatments. There is no one better to choose as your hip specialist in Melbourne.
Meet Dr Chandrasekaran
Dr Siva Chandrasekaran is a highly experienced orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in hip and knee surgery. He has completed prestigious international fellowships in the United Kingdom, United States and Switzerland and is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association.
He is committed to treating all his patients as if they were professional athletes, using the same meticulous approach to maximise the chance of them making a full recovery and ensuring they can resume normal activities as quickly as possible.
Our Consulting Locations
Cabrini Surgical Consulting
& Movement Precinct
- Area A, Level 1, 183 Wattletree Road, Malvern 3144
St Vincent's Private
Hospital Werribee
- Suite 8, 240 Hoppers Lane, Werribee 3030
Cabrini Health Specialist
Centre Hawthorn East
- Level 2, 141 Camberwell Rd, Hawthorn East 3123
FAQs
If you have any more questions for our hip specialist in Melbourne, please don’t hesitate to contact us today. Below are our most frequently asked questions that may also help you.
Orthopaedic surgeons specialise in hips. They specialise in the whole musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles that make up the human body.
There are a number of extremely talented hip specialists in Melbourne and Dr Chandrasekaran is considered one of them. Having performed thousands of successful procedures over the years, he is one of the most experienced in the city.
It’s important to note that any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. However, if carried out by an experienced and talented hip surgeon like Dr Chandrasekaran, then hip surgery is as safe as it possibly can be.
If you are experiencing any pain, discomfort or lack of mobility of your hip joint you should see a hip specialist. They will be able to determine the cause of the pain and advise you on the best treatment plan.
The length of recovery time after hip surgery will entirely depend on the procedure you’re having. Minor surgery can take only weeks to recover, whereas more major surgery can take many months. Your hip specialist will talk you through the recovery process before you have the procedure.
During the replacement procedure, you won’t feel any pain as your hip surgeon will carry out the treatment using an anaesthetic. However, when recovering from the operation you can expect to experience some discomfort in the hip region itself, as well as some groin and thigh pain as your body adjusts to changes.