Hip Pain Treatment in Jaipur: Dr. Hemendra Agrawal
MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), DNB, MNAMS · Senior Orthopedic Consultant, Narayana Health · Director, Orthoklinik
Hip arthritis, AVN and fractures that never united: telling true hip pain from back pain, and why the hip rewards early assessment.
15+
Years Experience
20,000+
Surgeries Performed
4
International Fellowships
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Overview
Understanding hip pain
True hip joint pain is usually felt in the groin or the front of the thigh, not the buttock. Pain at the back of the hip often comes from the lower back instead. Getting that distinction right is the first job of the consultation, because hip arthritis, avascular necrosis (AVN) and a missed hip fracture each need a different and often time-sensitive plan.
हिंदी: कूल्हे का दर्द
When to get hip pain checked
- Groin or front-of-thigh pain when walking or standing up
- Difficulty putting on socks or shoes, or cutting toenails
- A limp, or one leg looking shorter than the other
- New hip pain after a course of steroid medicines
- Hip pain that disturbs sleep
Emergency: An elderly person who falls and then cannot stand or bear weight may have a hip fracture and needs the nearest hospital the same day.
Common Causes
What usually causes hip pain
The cause decides the treatment, which is why the consultation starts with a proper examination rather than a prescription.
Hip osteoarthritis
Groin pain on walking, stiffness putting on socks and shoes, and difficulty sitting cross-legged. It progresses gradually, often over years.
Avascular necrosis (AVN)
Loss of blood supply to the ball of the hip, most often in adults aged 25 to 50. Linked to steroid medicines and heavy alcohol use. Early diagnosis keeps more options open.
Fracture that has not united
A hip fracture in an older patient treated with bed rest only, or fixation that has failed. These can usually still be treated, often with a hip replacement.
Inflammatory arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis can damage the hip at a younger age and are managed together with a rheumatologist.
Pain referred from the spine, or bursitis
Buttock pain spreading down the leg is often from the back; pain on the outer side of the hip when lying on it is often bursitis. Neither is hip arthritis.
Treatment
How hip pain is treated
Step 1
Treatment without surgery
Tried first, and enough for most patients.
- Activity modification and a walking stick held in the opposite hand
- Physiotherapy to keep hip movement and strengthen the muscles around it
- Weight management to reduce load through the joint
- Medicines for pain, with long-term use reviewed for safety
- In early AVN, close monitoring with MRI and joint-preserving options where suitable
Step 2
When surgery is genuinely needed
Advised only when non-surgical treatment has been properly tried, or the problem will not heal without it.
Where To Consult
Get hip pain assessed in Jaipur or at a district OPD
Consultation and follow-up are available in Jaipur and at three district OPDs. Surgery, if needed, is always performed in Jaipur.
Jaipur
Narayana Hospital, and Orthoklinik, 183/82, Rana Sanga Marg, Sector 18, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302033. Mon to Sat, 10 AM to 9 PM at the clinic.
Clinic detailsHip Pain in Sri Ganganagar
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Anand Hospital
Sri Ganganagar OPDHip Pain in Hanumangarh
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Mahaveer Lab
Hanumangarh OPDHip Pain in Alwar
Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Chopra Orthopedic Hospital
Alwar OPDAbout The Surgeon
Dr. Hemendra Agrawal
MBBS, MS (Orthopedics), DNB, MNAMS · Senior Orthopedic Consultant, Narayana Health · Director, Orthoklinik
Dr. Hemendra Agrawal is one of Rajasthan's most experienced orthopedic surgeons, with over 15 years of practice and more than 20,000 successful surgeries. He trained at SMS Medical College, Jaipur and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, and went on to complete international fellowships in joint replacement in Germany and Japan, shoulder and elbow surgery in Japan, and sports medicine and advanced arthroscopy in Switzerland.
He practises as Senior Orthopedic Consultant at Narayana Health, Jaipur and is Founder and Director of Orthoklinik, Pratap Nagar. His work centres on knee, hip and shoulder replacement, arthroscopic ligament and cartilage surgery, and complex or neglected trauma, including cases other surgeons have declined. He sees patients with hip pain in Jaipur and at his district OPDs, and says plainly when surgery is not needed.
FAQ
Hip Pain: common questions
How do I know whether my pain is coming from the hip or the back?+
Hip joint pain is typically in the groin or front of the thigh and worse on walking and turning the leg. Back pain more often sits in the buttock and lower back and may run down the back of the leg. A clinical examination, rotating the hip and checking the spine, together with an X-ray of the pelvis, usually settles it.
What is AVN of the hip and how urgent is it?+
Avascular necrosis is death of bone in the ball of the hip due to loss of blood supply. It is time-sensitive: before the ball collapses, joint-preserving options may still be possible; after collapse, hip replacement is usually needed. If you have been diagnosed with AVN, have it assessed promptly rather than waiting for the pain to worsen.
Is hip replacement a major operation? How long is recovery?+
It is a planned operation with a hospital stay of a few days. Most patients walk with support within a day or two, use a walker or stick for some weeks, and return to normal daily activity over a few months. The exact plan depends on your age, health and the reason for surgery.
Can an old hip fracture still be treated?+
Often yes. A hip fracture that has not united, or has collapsed, can usually be treated surgically, frequently with a hip replacement. The longer it is left, the weaker the muscles and bone become, so earlier assessment gives a better recovery.
Which test is needed for hip pain?+
An X-ray of the pelvis showing both hips is the first test. An MRI is useful when AVN or a hidden fracture is suspected and the X-ray looks normal. Bring any earlier imaging too, because the comparison shows how the hip is changing.
Where can I consult Dr. Hemendra Agrawal for hip pain?+
In Jaipur at Narayana Hospital or Orthoklinik, 183/82, Rana Sanga Marg, Sector 18, Pratap Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302033, or at his district OPDs: Sri Ganganagar (Anand Hospital) every 3rd Thursday of the month; Hanumangarh (Mahaveer Lab) every 3rd Thursday of the month; Alwar (Chopra Orthopedic Hospital) every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month. Patients from elsewhere in Rajasthan can share their reports on WhatsApp first. Call +91 92106 96045 to book.
हिंदी में जानकारी
कूल्हे का दर्द: आम सवाल
कूल्हे का दर्द है या कमर का, यह कैसे पता चलेगा?+
कूल्हे के जोड़ का दर्द ज़्यादातर जांघ के आगे या जांघ और पेट के जोड़ (ग्रोइन) में होता है और चलने या पैर घुमाने पर बढ़ता है। कमर से आने वाला दर्द अक्सर नितंब और पीछे की तरफ़ होता है। जाँच और कूल्हे के एक्स-रे से यह आमतौर पर एक ही बार में साफ़ हो जाता है। AVN (कूल्हे की हड्डी में ख़ून का दौरा कम होना) में जल्दी दिखाना बहुत ज़रूरी है।
कूल्हे का दर्द के लिए डॉ. हेमेंद्र अग्रवाल को कहाँ दिखा सकते हैं?+
जयपुर में नारायणा हॉस्पिटल या ऑर्थोक्लिनिक, प्रताप नगर में। इसके अलावा ज़िला ओपीडी: श्री गंगानगर में हर महीने के तीसरे गुरुवार को (आनंद हॉस्पिटल, सेक्टर 17, हनुमानगढ़ रोड (अंध विद्यालय के सामने)), हनुमानगढ़ में हर महीने के तीसरे गुरुवार को (महावीर लैब, सरकारी अस्पताल के पास, हनुमानगढ़ टाउन), अलवर में हर महीने के दूसरे और चौथे गुरुवार को (चोपड़ा ऑर्थोपेडिक हॉस्पिटल, अलवर)। राजस्थान के दूसरे ज़िलों के मरीज़ पहले अपनी रिपोर्ट +91 92106 96045 पर व्हाट्सऐप कर सकते हैं।
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