The hip is one of the most important joints in the body. As a primary load-bearing component in the musculoskeletal system, hips are responsible for good posture in human beings as well as balance. Over time, hips are prone to a number of disease and conditions that cause the joint to degenerate. These can contribute to pain, stiffness, immobility, and sometimes even total failure in the joint. With such an intricate joint in the body you want only the most skilled hip replacement surgeon Washington DC and Northern Virginia have available working to handle this pain and improve your quality of life. Fortunately there are procedures that can effectively handle these conditions.
Dr. Nitin Goyal is an orthopaedic surgeon trained specifically in ailments of the hip joint. As a specialist who has spent his career dedicated to the hip and knee, Dr. Goyal's patients regard him as among the top hip replacement surgeons Washington, DC and Northern Virginia have available.
Hip Treatment Options
Total Hip Replacement
As a surgical procedure that is performed hundreds of thousands of times annually, total hip replacement has developed into a highly effective treatment method for hips suffering from any number of conditions.
Learn moreMinimally Invasive Anterior Approach
Also known as a tissue-sparing approach, the minimally invasive anterior approach to hip replacement may result in shortened recovery times, reduced pain, and reduced risk of dislocation.
Learn moreHip Replacement Revision
For patients whose hip implant has failed, Dr. Goyal is an expert in hip replacement revision. Designed to correct any issue with an existing hip replacement, revision surgery in his Northern Virginia office is an effective option.
Learn moreNonsurgical Alternatives
For patients who do not yet require a total hip replacement, there are noninvasive options. These can be done on a daily basis to improve the flexibility and strength of the hip joint.
Learn moreOutpatient Hip Replacement
Hip replacement often requires a hospital stay of a week or more. As a highly skilled hip replacement surgeon in Washington DC, this makes Dr. Goyal’s technique even more unique—he delivers hip replacement on an outpatient basis, with his patients frequently going home the same day.
Learn moreAnatomy of the Hip
If you are considering hip replacement it is helpful to have some information on how the hip works particularly in relation to your specific condition, learn here.
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