Not all hip pain belongs to the same story. For younger patients and active adults, hip pain is often the result of structural issues inside the joint (a torn labrum, bone impingement, or loose tissue) rather than the kind of age-related wear and tear that leads to replacement. These conditions can cause significant pain and limit athletic performance and daily function, but they are also highly treatable with the right approach and the right surgeon.
Dr. John Redmond is a Mayo Clinic-trained orthopedic hip specialist who completed a fellowship in advanced hip surgery at the American Hip Institute in Chicago, one of the country's leading centers for hip arthroscopy and preservation. He has treated hip conditions in patients as young as 12 years old, has published research on outcomes in both adolescent and adult patients, and brings a depth of experience in arthroscopic hip surgery that is relatively uncommon outside major academic centers. Using a small camera and precision instruments inserted through tiny incisions, Dr. Redmond can diagnose and treat a wide range of hip conditions with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue, less post-operative pain, and a faster recovery than traditional open surgery.
If you are dealing with hip pain that hasn't responded to rest or conservative care, a consultation with Dr. Redmond is a great place to start. Request an appointment today.
Hip arthroscopy is performed as an outpatient procedure under regional or general anesthesia. Dr. Redmond makes two or three small incisions around the hip joint and inserts an arthroscope through one of them—a narrow instrument with a camera and light source that projects a real-time image onto a monitor in the operating room. A sterile saline solution is pumped into the joint to expand the space and create a clean working environment. Precision surgical instruments are then passed through the remaining incisions to address whatever is found. The result:
Hip arthroscopy is most commonly used to diagnose and treat structural problems inside the hip joint. Conditions that Dr. Redmond addresses with this approach include:
Hip arthroscopy is generally appropriate for patients with a confirmed structural problem inside the hip joint that has not responded to conservative treatment such as physical therapy, activity modification, or injections. It is most commonly performed in younger, active patients, including high school and college athletes, but Dr. Redmond evaluates each patient individually based on their imaging, symptoms, and goals. Not every hip problem is a candidate for this approach, and Dr. Redmond will always discuss realistic expectations and all available options before recommending a procedure.
Common symptoms include:
Not every patient with these symptoms has a labral tear, and an accurate diagnosis requires imaging. Dr. Redmond will review your MRI, explain what it shows, and walk you through your options before any decisions are made.
Hip arthroscopy can be used to address a range of structural problems inside the joint, including labral tears, femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), loose bodies, synovitis, and select cases of hip dysplasia. It is a minimally invasive approach that allows Dr. Redmond to diagnose and treat many of these conditions through tiny incisions, with less pain and a faster recovery than traditional open hip surgery. For patients whose structural problems are more complex, hip preservation surgery may be the more appropriate option.
Recovery depends on the specific procedure performed and the patient's overall health and activity level. Most patients are walking with assistance shortly after surgery and are able to resume light activity within a few weeks. Return to sport or more demanding physical activity typically takes three to six months. Dr. Redmond and his team will guide you through a structured rehabilitation program designed to support a safe and complete recovery.
Dr. Redmond's practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida, with two convenient office locations. You can request an appointment online at any time, and our team will follow up promptly to confirm your visit. We look forward to seeing you.