Young Adult Hip Preservation Program
As an older teen or young adult with a hip disorder, you may wonder how pediatric specialists can help. But did you know that many hip disorders in young adults are caused by underlying pediatric conditions? Our team at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is an international leader in the complex, specialized surgeries these hip disorders may require. Hip preservation surgery is designed to preserve, adjust or restore the natural hip function. Left untreated, these often painful conditions can lead to early hip replacements.
The Young Adult Hip Preservation Program is designed to meet the needs of young adults who are active participants in their own healthcare. We look forward to having a conversation with you.
How we serve you
We offer a full range of diagnostic testing and advanced imaging (MRI, CT scans and X-rays), and use individualized, disease-specific imaging protocols that include cartilage mapping technology and 3D reconstructions. By better visualizing the entire hip, our team can provide a more accurate diagnosis and help guide surgical treatment.
Conditions we treat
We treat all types of hip disorders that affect older teens and young adults, including those listed below.
Why choose us
Sometimes a hip disorder doesn't become problematic until adulthood — but may stem from a pediatric condition. We are experts in hip conservation in young adults to stop continued damage and prevent premature hip replacement.
Meet your team
Our team of hip specialists is actively researching the conditions that cause hip deformities, investigating new surgical techniques and tracking long-term outcomes for patients with hip disorders.
Our locations
You can visit young adult hip preservation specialists at several locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Young Adult Hip Preservation Program resources
We have created resources to help you find answers to your questions and feel more confident in decisions you make about treatment.
Patient stories
About your hip preservation appointment
Our goal for your initial visit is to better understand the cause of your hip pain, what therapies you’ve tried in the past and what surgeries you’ve had, if any. This will help guide the next steps.
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