Hip
For over three decades, Shoreline Orthopaedics has proudly delivered comprehensive, compassionate, and state-of-the-art orthopaedic services to the communities of West Michigan. Throughout those years, we’ve earned a reputation for medical excellence, integrity, and genuine dedication to every patient’s well-being. That tradition of trusted care continues with our hip specialists, who bring focused skill and experience to every patient they treat.
A hip doctor is trained to diagnose and manage a wide range of injuries and conditions that affect the hip joint. These skilled providers treat everything from overuse injuries and arthritis to fractures, labral tears, and bursitis. Many hip doctors also have advanced training in joint preservation and replacement, offering a full spectrum of care from conservative treatment to surgical intervention.
At Shoreline Orthopaedics, our hip specialists offer unmatched expertise in the treatment of both common and complex hip conditions. Whether your pain started after a fall, sports activity, or has gradually worsened over time, we are here to help you regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to your daily life.
Signs of a Hip Injury or Condition
Pain or limited mobility in the hip may signal a condition that requires expert evaluation. You may benefit from seeing a hip specialist if you experience:
- Ongoing hip pain during movement or at rest
- Stiffness or swelling that does not improve
- Clicking, popping, or catching sensations in the hip joint
- Difficulty walking, standing, or bending
- Pain that radiates into the groin, thigh, or buttock
- A feeling of instability or the hip “giving way”
- Reduced range of motion in the hip
Our hip specialists are experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of hip-related conditions, including:
- Femoroacetabular impingement
- Hip arthritis, bursitis, and fractures
- Hip dysplasia
- Labral tears
- Nerve compression or irritation
- Overuse injuries
- Tendon and muscle injuries
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Orthopaedic Urgent Care
Injuries don’t wait, and neither should you. We proudly offer same-day appointments and walk-ins for children and adults with sudden orthopaedic injuries, such as:
- Dislocations
- Simple fractures
- Sprained ligaments and strained muscles or tendons
- Wrist, forearm, and lower extremity injuries
Get specialized care without the hassle or high cost of the emergency room.
Superior Access to Exceptional Hip Care
At Shoreline Orthopaedics, our team of specialty-trained orthopaedic doctors, surgeons, and advanced practice providers works together to deliver outstanding care at every stage of your treatment and recovery. From your first visit through your personalized care plan, we focus on treatment solutions that support your specific symptoms, lifestyle, and mobility goals.
Whenever possible, we recommend nonsurgical options such as physical therapy, targeted stretching and strengthening, anti-inflammatory medication, or image-guided injections. If surgery becomes necessary, our orthopaedic hip surgeons are highly skilled in advanced procedures, such as hip arthroscopy, labral repair, osteotomy, and total hip replacement.
Patient Education Center
Empower your recovery with knowledge. Our patient education center offers helpful resources on conditions, treatments, and wellness to support your health every step of the way.