Orthopedic Hip Specialist serving Newport Beach and SoCal
Hip pain can affect all aspects of daily living, including work, play and sporting activities. If you are experiencing pain in your hip or buttocks, you should see an orthopedic hip specialist. Dr. Prem Ramkumar has extensive experience in treating a number of hip conditions including hip pain, arthritis, labral tears and hip instability. For patients in the Newport Beach area of California, Doctor Ramkumar offers diagnosis and both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Contact Dr. Ramkumar’s team today!
Hip Pain Treatment in Newport Beach, California
When searching for hip pain treatment, it is important to look for a doctor that has an extensive knowledge of the hip and types of hip pain. Dr. Prem Ramkumar has extensive training and experience treating hip conditions. His expertise in hip injuries and conditions gives him a unique understanding of how to best treat patients with hip pain in Newport Beach, California and sounding areas. Dr. Ramkumar understands hip pain and he uses a multi-disciplined approach to treat hip conditions. His passion for getting patients out of pain and back “into the game” has brought him recognition throughout the Southern California (SoCal) area and even country-wide.
An Overview of the Hip Pain Causes
The hip is a ball and socket joint, formed by the rounded head of the femur (thigh bone) and the acetabulum (socket) in the pelvis. The hip is made up of large muscles, ligaments and tendons which hold the ball securely within the socket. The hip labrum also helps keep the femur securely in place and prevents the hip from dislocating during powerful movements. As one of the most flexible joints, the hip is susceptible to hip pain and problematic hip conditions. When hip conditions cause pain, it can be debilitating. Sports activities become more difficult, and some hip conditions can progress to an inability to perform daily activities. Dr. Prem Ramkumar treats patients from Newport Beach California who need the best hip doctor who can offer the best treatment options for their hip condition.
Dr. Prem Ramkumar, Newport Beach Hip Specialist, Treats Common and Complex Hip Conditions:
Hip Pain Diagnosis in Newport Beach, California:
When a hip injury occurs, the soft tissues within the joint can become inflamed and painful. These soft tissues include the ligaments, tendons and muscles within the hip joint. Athletes and workers might find the activities or work that they do painful and sometimes impossible to do. Even daily activities can become difficult with a hip injury and hip pain. It is important that your specific hip pain is diagnosed properly so you can receive the best care and treatment. Patients in Newport Beach, California and SoCal should seek out Dr. Ramkumar’s expert advice regarding their hip pain or injury.
Hip Surgeon Offering Postless Hip Surgery in Newport Beach, California:
Traditional hip surgery utilizes a padded structure or post called a perineal post. It is used to open up the hip joint so the surgeon can better visualize the structures within. However, hip surgeries with this post can cause secondary problems like numbness or pain in the groin area, and skin tearing problems. For this reason, Dr. Prem Ramkumar uses only the postless hip surgery technique. A special surgical table is used to achieve the open-hip visualization without any of the posts’ potential side-effects. Dr. Ramkumar offers postless hip surgery exclusively for all surgeries and for his patients from Newport Beach, California and surrounding areas.
Innovative Hip Treatments for Newport Beach Patients :
Newport Beach residents can be diagnosed and treated by Dr. Ramkumar. His hip treatments include:
Treating Sports Hip Injuries in Athletes from Newport Beach California:
Dr. Ramkumar understands the demands of athletes and their desire to stay in the game. He has extensive experience in treating sports hip injuries in athletes successfully. When he was in New York, he served as Assistant Team Physician to the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets and MLS’ Red Bulls. Dr. Ramkumar has carried the knowledge with him from working with high-level athletes and is now applying his training to those in Newport Beach and SoCal.
If you live in the Newport Beach, California area and are searching for the best hip specialist, contact the orthopedic office of Dr. Prem Ramkumar. As a hip surgeon, serving patients from Newport Beach California and SoCal, he strives to return patients to normal activities as quickly as possible following a hip injury. Call Dr. Ramkumar’s team today!
