Understanding the root of your hip pain starts here.
Hip Pain That’s Stopping Your Daily Life? Let’s Fix It the Right Way.
Hi, I’m Dr. Gowtham Chowdary.
“I feel pain in the groin while walking.”
“I can’t sit cross-legged like before.”
“My hip feels stiff after I wake up.”
“The pain goes to my thigh or knee.”
What’s Causing Your Hip Pain?
Hip pain is rarely “just hip pain.” Most people tell me:
Your hip pain may be due to:
Hip arthritis (wear-and-tear)
AVN (Avascular Necrosis)
Labral tears / impingement (FAI)
Hip bursitis / tendon issues
Fractures (especially after falls)
Post-injury stiffness or early arthritis
“We find the real source of pain not just what the scan shows.”
My Approach to Hip Problems
I don’t start with surgery.
If physiotherapy, lifestyle changes, or injections can help, we begin there.
I explain everything in simple words.
You’ll know why the hip hurts and what each option means.
We choose the least aggressive solution that works
Surgery is discussed only if it truly improves your quality of life.
Treatments I Use for Hip Problems
Conservative Treatment First
We start with non-surgical methods to reduce pain, improve hip mobility, and help you walk and move comfortably again.
- Targeted physiotherapy (hip mobility + glute strength)
- Activity modification (walking, sitting positions)
- Weight & lifestyle guidance
- Anti-inflammatory medication (when appropriate)
- Injections (selected cases)
Hip Arthroscopy / Labral Care (Selected Cases)
A minimally invasive procedure used in specific hip problems—usually in younger/active patients—when pain comes from labral tears or impingement.
- Labral tear evaluation & repair (selected cases)
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) correction
- Treats catching / sharp groin pain patterns
- Best for early-stage joint damage (not advanced arthritis)
- Helps restore hip mechanics + movement comfort
- Rehab-focused recovery plan for safe return to activity
Hip Replacement (THR)
When arthritis or AVN has advanced and daily life is limited, hip replacement can significantly reduce pain and restore walking and function.
- Relief from persistent groin/thigh pain
- Improved walking distance + daily mobility
- Better sleep when pain is night-dominant
- Recommended when conservative care fails
- Planned for stability, limb length & alignment
- Structured recovery pathway (walking + stairs milestones)
Revision Hip Replacement (Complex Cases)
Revision surgery is done when a previous hip replacement fails—due to loosening, wear, instability, fracture, or suspected infection—and needs careful planning.
- Evaluation of implant loosening / wear
- Instability / repeated dislocations management
- Fracture around implant (selected cases)
- Infection workup & staged planning (if needed)
- Bone loss and complex reconstruction strategy
- Personalized rehab + mobility restoration roadmap
Pain affects sleep or daily walking
Stiffness keeps increasing
You limp regularly or avoid movement
Scans show advanced arthritis / collapse (AVN)
Conservative treatments failed
Raja Sekhar K., 62
I’m Raja Sekhar, 62. I had been struggling with knee pain for years—walking, climbing stairs, even simple routines became difficult. I tried medications, physiotherapy, and several treatments, but nothing gave lasting relief. When I met Dr. Gowtham Chowdary, he listened, explained my condition clearly, and told me why the pain kept returning. My knee was in an advanced stage of osteoarthritis, and after discussing all options, I chose robotic-assisted knee replacement for its precision and faster recovery. Today, I’m able to walk comfortably again—something I thought I had lost.”
I don’t start with surgery.
Raja Sekhar K., 62
I don’t start with surgery.
Raja Sekhar K., 62
I don’t start with surgery.
A Real Story From My Clinic
Real patient journeys showcasing how precision-driven treatment and compassionate care lead to lasting recovery.
Do I need a hip replacement now?
Not always. A hip replacement is usually considered when pain and stiffness are consistently limiting your daily life—walking, stairs, getting up from a chair, sleep—and when conservative treatment (physio, medication, lifestyle changes, injections in selected cases) hasn’t helped enough.
Also, the decision depends on your X-ray/MRI stage, how much movement is restricted, and whether the joint damage is advanced. If you can still function well and pain is manageable, we often continue non-surgical care and monitor.
Is AVN reversible?
AVN (Avascular Necrosis) depends heavily on the stage.
In early stages, progression can sometimes be slowed and symptoms improved with activity modification, medications, and targeted management—and in selected cases, joint-preserving procedures may be discussed.
In advanced stages (collapse/arthritis changes), AVN is usually not reversible, and a hip replacement often becomes the most reliable option to restore function and relieve pain.
The key is early diagnosis and staging, because treatment options change a lot from early to late AVN.
How long is recovery after hip replacement?
Most people start walking with support very early (often within a day, depending on your plan and overall health).
Typical recovery looks like this:
First 2–6 weeks: steady improvement in walking, stairs, daily activities with physiotherapy
6–12 weeks: better strength, longer walking tolerance, more normal routine
3–6 months: significant recovery for most patients (strength and confidence continue improving)
Full recovery varies with age, fitness, and rehab consistency—but the goal is safe mobility first, then strength and endurance.
When is injection useful?
Yes—quite often. Lower back problems (like disc issues or nerve irritation) can refer pain to the buttock, groin, thigh, or even the knee, and can feel like “hip pain.”
A simple clue:
Hip joint pain commonly feels deep in the groin and worsens with hip rotation.
Back/nerve pain often comes with shooting pain, tingling, numbness, or pain that changes with sitting/standing posture.
That’s why a proper clinical exam is important—to confirm whether the pain is from the hip, spine, or both before choosing treatment.