According to Ernest Sink, MD, co-director of the Center for Hip Preservation at Hospital for Special Surgery, adolescent hip pain will occur in young athletes with structural abnormalities sooner than it will in less active youths, and abnormal persistent pain should be investigated.
Without treatment and appropriate management, young athletes with structural problems regarding the hip may develop additional issues.
Related Articles on Hip Surgery:
70 Outstanding Hip Surgeons and Specialists
Dr. Lawrence Dorr: 6 Points Making the Case for Robotics in Hip Surgery
Anterior Hip Replacements are the Future: 5 Points From Dr. Edward Petrow
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.