Many patients describe this pain the same way: “It feels deep, sharp, and keeps coming back no matter what I do.”
Are you dealing with sharp groin pain or hip pain when sitting? Pain that flares up when you walk, run, twist, or squat? Maybe even a clicking or catching deep in your hip? It may be more than a pulled muscle.
These symptoms are common in people with:
Labral tears
Hip impingement (FAI)
Cartilage damage
Loose fragments inside the joint
If you’ve tried rest, ice, or physical therapy and your hip still isn’t improving, the real issue may be inside the joint. That’s something you can’t see or fix immediately, but Adena Health has the expertise to help.
There’s a minimally invasive treatment option available right here in southern Ohio.
Adena is the only health system in the area offering hip arthroscopy. This small-incision procedure treats conditions like hip impingement and labral tears to help you get back to the things you love — without traveling to Columbus or Cincinnati.
The procedure is performed by David Pettit, MD, a fellowship-trained sports medicine and hip arthroscopy specialist. He grew up in Portsmouth and is committed to bringing advanced orthopedic care close to home.
“The benefits of hip arthroscopy over a traditional open procedure are that it's much smaller incisions, it's minimally invasive, and it results in a faster recovery and less pain,” says Dr. Pettit. “You go home the same day and sleep in your own bed after surgery.”
If these symptoms sound familiar, it may be time to take the next step.
You don’t have to guess what’s going on with your hip — and you don’t have to keep living with daily pain or giving up activities you love.
Our team treats all kinds of bone, muscle, joint, and tendon issues and offers the latest surgical and non-surgical treatment options to help you feel your best. With on-site diagnostics, convenient locations, and a patient navigator who’s with you through the entire process, we’ll help you every step of the way.
Learn more about hip arthroscopy at Adena.org/HipArthroscopy.