Hip Joint Injections
Hip joint injections deliver anti-inflammatory steroid or regenerative PRP medication directly into the hip joint space, providing relief for hip arthritis, bursitis, and other sources of hip pain. Dr. Rubin performs all hip injections under fluoroscopic guidance to ensure precise intra-articular placement.
Why Fluoroscopic Guidance Is Essential for Hip Injections
Unlike the knee, the hip joint is deep — surrounded by thick muscle and soft tissue. Without imaging guidance, needle placement outside the joint is common and the injection provides little or no benefit. Fluoroscopic (X-ray) guidance with contrast confirmation ensures the medication is delivered exactly where it needs to go.
Conditions Treated
- Hip osteoarthritis — The primary indication; degenerative cartilage loss causing groin and lateral hip pain
- Labral tear — Tears of the cartilage ring around the hip socket
- Greater trochanteric bursitis — Inflammation of the bursa over the outer hip; often treated with ultrasound-guided injection adjacent to the bursa
- Iliopsoas (hip flexor) bursitis or tendinopathy
- Avascular necrosis — Bone death affecting the femoral head
Signs That Hip Pain May Be Coming from the Joint
- Pain in the groin or anterior thigh that worsens with walking or standing
- Stiffness that improves with movement
- Limited range of motion, especially internal rotation
- Hip pain that refers to the knee (common with hip pathology)
- MRI or X-ray showing hip joint narrowing or degeneration
Steroid vs. PRP
Steroid injections provide rapid anti-inflammatory relief, typically lasting 1–3 months. PRP injections aim to promote regeneration of cartilage and joint tissues, with potentially longer-lasting results. Dr. Rubin will discuss which approach is most appropriate based on your severity, goals, and medical history.
Contact Us
Call 516-492-3100 to discuss hip joint injections for hip arthritis or bursitis.