Hip Pain Treatment & Hip Replacement in NJ | Hackensack Meridian Health

Treatment for Hip Pain and Hip Replacement Surgery in New Jersey

When the pain of osteoarthritis or other forms of hip arthritis make it difficult to sleep, walk or navigate stairs — even with medication — hip replacement surgery may be the solution.

Total hip replacement, also known as total hip arthroplasty, is a major orthopedic surgery that replaces a damaged hip joint with an artificial hip joint prosthesis.

At Hackensack Meridian Health, our board-certified, fellowship trained, orthopedic surgeons specialize in advanced hip replacement procedures which includes:

These systems deliver real-time, intraoperative measurements to ensure precise implant alignment and improved outcomes.

Total hip replacement is one of the most successful surgeries in all of medicine. More than 450,000 of these procedures are performed each year in the United States, including 1490 right here at Hackensack Meridian Health.


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People who have hip replacement surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health experience quick recovery. Most return to normal light activity, including driving, within three to six weeks, and fully recover within 10 to 12 weeks.

Care for Conditions Causing Hip Pain

We provide treatment for the following conditions associated with hip pain:

  • Chronic Hip Pain
  • Congenital Anomalies/Birth Defects
  • Failed Previous Hip Replacements Requiring Revision
  • Hip Fractures, Dislocations and Other Injuries
  • Industrial or Workplace Accidents
  • Osteonecrosis
  • Pediatric Fractures or Trauma
  • Persistent Aching or Stiffness
  • Sports Injuries
  • Trauma Injuries

What are the Different Types of Hip Replacement Surgeries?

Our orthopedic hip surgeons perform a range of hip replacement surgeries, including:

Total hip replacement is the most common type of hip replacement surgery and involves replacing worn-out or damaged sections of both of your hip joints with artificial implants.

The anterior approach is a highly specialized, less invasive technique that spares muscle and leads to a faster recovery. Rather than cut through muscle, which is necessary in traditional hip surgery, the surgeon works between muscles in the front of the hip, resulting in a more stable hip and less risk of dislocation.

Also called hemiarthroplasty, partial hip replacement replaces only one side of the hip joint and is a common treatment for older patients with a hip fracture.

A common option for younger, active patients, this procedure involves removing damaged bone and adding a protective metal covering to the femoral head — the ball at the top of the thigh bone that fits into the hip socket on the pelvis.

These complicated procedures include repeat hip replacement surgery, management of periprosthetic fractures and two-stage revision procedures for infection.

Our fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeons specialize in the use of many advanced technologies to aid in precisely placing the implants, while allowing real-time data during hip replacement surgery.

Robotic Surgery Treatment for Hip Replacement in New Jersey

Robotic-assisted hip replacement uses 3D modeling and robotic guidance for surgical implant precision and alignment. Advanced joint navigation systems provide real-time intraoperative feedback on leg length and cup position, further enhancing accuracy and optimizing implant alignment.

Our orthopedic surgeons are trained in the following technologies for hip replacement surgeries:

This is an optical navigation system for total hip replacement and total hip revision surgeries. Rather than relying on a robot to aid in the surgery, the Intellijoint system uses imaging and spatial markers and navigation to enhance the precision of the implant placement.
This creates a personalized surgical plan using a 3D virtual model of a patient's hip anatomy. During the procedure, the surgeon guides Mako's robotic arm to prepare the hip socket and position the implant with exceptional accuracy.
This is a robotic surgical assistant designed to help specially trained surgeons tailor the personalized placement of a patient’s hip implant. It uses data collected before and during surgery to inform the surgeon of many details related to the patient’s unique anatomy that may affect hip fit and function.

Non-Operative Treatment for Hip Pain

Living with hip pain can significantly impact your daily life, limiting your mobility and enjoyment of activities you love. We offer a comprehensive range of non-operative treatments designed to alleviate your hip pain.

Injections including cortisone and hyaluronic acid are commonly performed to help improve pain and function for patients that are not ready or not candidates for a procedure.
Stimulates blood circulation and accelerates the healing process using shock waves. This treatment is best used to treat tendon-related pain.

Patients undergoing physical therapy receive targeted treatments to address orthopedic conditions, manage pain, rehabilitate sports injuries, and enhance overall function.

A concentrated injection of a patient's own platelets to stimulate healing and reduce inflammation in injured tissues. This treatment can benefit patients with degenerative arthritis, acute and chronic tendon injuries, as well as ligamentous sprains.

Navigation Technology for Hip Replacement

Our orthopedic hip surgeons use a surgeon-controlled optical navigation tool that provides real-time measurements that ensure accurate implant alignment. This decreases the risk of joint dislocation caused by unequal leg length and other complications that require surgical revisions.

The system can also be used to correct prior hip replacements. During a revision total hip replacement, this system helps the surgeon pinpoint the cause of the patient’s hip pain and determine which implants need to be removed or modified.

Treatment for Sports-Related Hip Injuries

The board-certified specialists within our Sports Medicine program are highly experienced in diagnosing and treating pain associated with a wide array of sports injuries, including those to the shoulder, elbow, ankle, knee and hip. 

24/7 Advanced Care for Traumatic Orthopedic Injuries 

Our orthopedic trauma team has extensive experience treating pain from fractures and other musculoskeletal injuries such as ligament or tendon tears and joint dislocations.

Every team member is dedicated to providing you with the most advanced service and treatment available to help alleviate your pain and heal your injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hip pain can come from arthritis, bursitis, labral tears, tendonitis, stress fractures, or hip impingement. If the pain is persistent, interferes with walking or daily activities, or doesn’t respond to rest and conservative care, you should see an orthopedic specialist.
Many patients benefit from physical therapy, activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications, injections (such as corticosteroids or image-guided hip injections), and joint-preserving procedures before considering surgery.
Hip replacement may be recommended when pain is severe, joint damage from arthritis is advanced, or quality of life is significantly affected and conservative treatments no longer provide relief. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we evaluate each patient’s needs individually.
We offer both total and partial hip replacements, using minimally invasive techniques, and we also provide robot-assisted hip replacement as part of our advanced orthopedic services.
Hackensack Meridian Health offers hip pain treatment and hip replacement surgery at multiple locations across New Jersey, including Hackensack University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, JFK University Medical Center, Riverview Medical Center, and other orthopedic specialty sites throughout our network. Find a care location.
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